Twisted-Winged Parasitoid vs Bee Stylops
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twisted-Winged Parasitoid | Bee Stylops |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elenchus tenuicornis | Stylops pacificus |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Elenchidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| 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 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.