Big-headed Fly vs Red Harvester Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Big-headed Fly | Red Harvester Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pipunculus campestris | Pogonomyrmex barbatus |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pipunculidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Big-headed Fly
A small fly with an enormously enlarged, almost entirely eye-covered spherical head. It hovers in vegetation searching for leafhopper hosts in which to parasitize.
Did You Know?
Its enormous eyes give it near-360-degree vision, allowing it to spot leafhoppers from any angle while hovering.
Red Harvester Ant
A large red ant that builds conspicuous mound nests cleared of vegetation in arid terrain. Workers collect seeds and store them in underground granaries.
Did You Know?
Its sting is rated among the most painful of any insect, and its venom is the most toxic of any known insect venom by weight.