Austrophasma caledonense vs Midge Gall Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Austrophasma caledonense | Midge Gall Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Austrophasma caledonense | Asphondylia sarothamni |
| Order | Mantophasmatodea | Diptera |
| Family | Austrophasmatidae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Austrophasma caledonense
A heelwalker from the Caledon district of South Africa. Females are larger than males and deposit eggs in sandy soil where they overwinter.
Did You Know?
The first living specimens were found after scientists matched an amber fossil to mysterious museum specimens from Namibia.
Midge Gall Fly
A gall midge that induces pod-like galls on broom shrubs. Its larvae develop inside swollen seed pods alongside symbiotic fungi.
Did You Know?
It farms a symbiotic fungus inside the gall that provides food for its developing larva.