Twisted-Wing Honeybee Parasite vs Bee Stylops
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twisted-Wing Honeybee Parasite | Bee Stylops |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops ovinae | Stylops pacificus |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm (males) | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Bee Stylops
A strepsipteran parasite of Andrena bees in western North America. Males emerge as tiny winged adults that live for only a few hours.
Did You Know?
Male strepsipterans have the shortest adult lifespan of any insect, often living less than five hours.