Silverfish Strepsipteran vs Halictid Stylops
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silverfish Strepsipteran | Halictid Stylops |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mengenilla chobauti | Stylops nassonowi |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Mengenillidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) | 1.5-3.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe, 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.
Halictid Stylops
A twisted-wing parasite that targets sweat bees in the family Halictidae. Parasitized bees show altered behavior and suppressed reproduction.
Did You Know?
Parasitized bees are effectively castrated and their behavior changes so dramatically the phenomenon is called parasitic castration.