Sand Wasp Strepsipteran vs Bladder Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Wasp Strepsipteran | Bladder Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paraxenos lugubris | Bullacris membracioides |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Xenidae | Pneumoridae |
| Size | 2.5-4.0 mm (males) | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Sand Wasp Strepsipteran
A strepsipteran parasite of sand wasps in the genus Bembix. It is found in sandy coastal areas where its host wasps nest.
Did You Know?
Parasitized sand wasps often have visibly protruding strepsipteran puparia between their abdominal segments.
Bladder Grasshopper
A grasshopper with an inflated balloon-like abdomen used as a resonating chamber.
Did You Know?
Males inflate their abdomen and produce calls audible to humans nearly two kilometers away.