Sweat Bee Stylops vs Hornet Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sweat Bee Stylops | Hornet Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops nevinsoni | Xenos myrapetrus |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Xenidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.0 mm (males) | 4.0-6.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Hornet Strepsipteran
A large strepsipteran parasite of hornets and social wasps in tropical Africa. Males have distinctive fan-shaped hindwings.
Did You Know?
Male strepsipterans have large eyes with only about 50 facets each, giving them the coarsest visual resolution of any insect.