Sweat Bee Stylops vs Blue Striped Nettle Grub
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sweat Bee Stylops | Blue Striped Nettle Grub |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops nevinsoni | Parasa lepida |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.0 mm (males) | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Sweat Bee Stylops
A strepsipteran endoparasite of Andrena bees in the British Isles. Parasitized bees emerge earlier than unparasitized individuals.
Did You Know?
Infected bees emerge from hibernation earlier in spring, which helps the strepsipteran synchronize its mating season.
Blue Striped Nettle Grub
A small moth with vivid green forewings edged in dark chocolate brown. The caterpillar is bright green with blue longitudinal stripes and bears venomous urticating spines that cause intense pain.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's sting is so painful it is compared to a wasp sting, and the venomous spines can cause welts lasting several days.