Twisted-Wing Delphacid Parasite vs Sweat Bee Stylops
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twisted-Wing Delphacid Parasite | Sweat Bee Stylops |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elenchus japonicus | Stylops nevinsoni |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Elenchidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm (males) | 2.0-3.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan, China, Southeast Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Twisted-Wing Delphacid Parasite
A tiny parasitoid of rice planthoppers, important in Asian rice agroecosystems. Males are free-flying with twisted wings; females are grub-like endoparasites.
Did You Know?
As a natural enemy of rice planthoppers, this species plays a significant role in biological pest control in Asian rice farming.
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.