Welcome to the Order Strepsiptera page, also known as twisted-wing parasites!
Information about Strepsiptera in general:
- Parasitic only on other insects and are very small.
- Very harmful and usually deadly to the insect.
- The female can be seen partially protruding between the abdominal segments of the host before young are produced.
Strepsiptera identified and listed in alphabetical order by family name.