Planthopper Strepsipteran vs Twisted-Winged Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Planthopper Strepsipteran | Twisted-Winged Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictophagus australensis | Elenchus tenuicornis |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Halictophagidae | Elenchidae |
| Size | 1.0-2.0 mm (males) | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Planthopper Strepsipteran
An Australian strepsipteran parasite of delphacid planthoppers. It alters the host's reproductive development and morphology.
Did You Know?
Parasitized planthoppers develop intersex characteristics, with males growing female-like features and vice versa.
Twisted-Winged Parasitoid
A minute strepsipteran that parasitizes planthoppers of the family Delphacidae. Males have fan-shaped hind wings and raspberry-like compound eyes unique among insects.
Did You Know?
Strepsiptera have unique compound eyes with far fewer but much larger individual lenses than any other insect, resembling a cluster of berries.