Brazilian Pleasing Fungus Beetle vs Midge Gall Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Pleasing Fungus Beetle | Midge Gall Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erotylus incomparabilis | Asphondylia sarothamni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Erotylidae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 15-30 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Brazilian Pleasing Fungus Beetle
A strikingly patterned beetle with bold black and orange spots on a glossy body. It is commonly found on bracket fungi in Neotropical forests.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it secretes foul-smelling compounds from its joints in a defense strategy called reflex bleeding.
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.