Asian Marauder Army Ant vs Reindeer Nose Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Marauder Army Ant | Reindeer Nose Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus laevigatus | Cephenemyia trompe |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 2-10 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Marauder Army Ant
A subterranean army ant of Southeast Asian forests that raids termite nests through underground tunnels. It is one of the few Dorylus species found in Asia.
Did You Know?
It represents an ancient Asian lineage of driver ants, showing that Dorylus once had a much wider range than Africa.
Reindeer Nose Bot Fly
A large, hairy, bee-like fly that squirts live larvae into the nostrils of reindeer. The larvae develop in the nasal passages and throat of the host. Adults resemble bumblebees and do not feed.
Did You Know?
This fly is one of the fastest insects in the world for its size, capable of pursuing running reindeer at speeds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour.