Twisted-Winged Parasitoid vs Twisted-Wing Honeybee Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twisted-Winged Parasitoid | Twisted-Wing Honeybee Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elenchus tenuicornis | Stylops ovinae |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Elenchidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 2-4 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.