Silverfish Strepsipteran vs Asian Xenid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silverfish Strepsipteran | Asian Xenid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mengenilla chobauti | Xenos oxyodontes |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Mengenillidae | Xenidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) | 3.0-4.5 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Silverfish Strepsipteran
A primitive strepsipteran that parasitizes silverfish and firebrats. Unlike most strepsipterans, the adult female is free-living.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most primitive strepsipterans, and the free-living adult female resembles a tiny larva.
Asian Xenid
A strepsipteran parasite of Ropalidia paper wasps in tropical Asia. It modifies host wasp social behavior and colony dynamics.
Did You Know?
Parasitized worker wasps become lazy freeloaders that beg food from nestmates instead of foraging.