Twisted-Wing Honeybee Parasite vs Gypsy Moth Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twisted-Wing Honeybee Parasite | Gypsy Moth Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops ovinae | Compsilura concinnata |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm (males) | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Gypsy Moth Tachinid
A parasitic fly introduced to North America from Europe to control gypsy moths. It has an extremely broad host range attacking over 200 insect species.
Did You Know?
Its introduction to North America is now considered a mistake because it devastated native silk moth populations.