Twisted-Winged Parasitoid vs Bee-fly Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twisted-Winged Parasitoid | Bee-fly Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elenchus tenuicornis | Stylops ater |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Elenchidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Twisted-Winged Parasitoid
A minute strepsipteran that parasitizes planthoppers of the family Delphacidae. Males have fan-shaped hind wings and raspberry-like compound eyes unique among insects.
Did You Know?
Strepsiptera have unique compound eyes with far fewer but much larger individual lenses than any other insect, resembling a cluster of berries.
Bee-fly Strepsipteran
A dark-bodied strepsipteran that parasitizes Andrena mining bees in Europe. The triungulins actively seek out host bee larvae in nest cells.
Did You Know?
Tiny first-instar larvae ride on flowers and grab onto visiting bees for transport back to the bee's nest.