Twisted-Wing Honeybee Parasite vs Asian Xenid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twisted-Wing Honeybee Parasite | Asian Xenid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops ovinae | Xenos oxyodontes |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Xenidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm (males) | 3.0-4.5 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Twisted-Wing Honeybee Parasite
A tiny endoparasite of Andrena bees whose females are permanently embedded in the host's abdomen. Males live only a few hours as free-flying adults with twisted hind wings.
Did You Know?
Male Strepsiptera have the shortest adult lifespan of any insect, often living just 2-5 hours.
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.