Bulldog Ant vs High-altitude Hover Fly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Bulldog Ant High-altitude Hover Fly
Scientific Name Myrmecia gulosa Platycheirus alpinus
Order Hymenoptera Diptera
Family Formicidae Syrphidae
Size 15-25 mm 6-9 mm body length
Habitat Heathland Meadows
Diet Nectar Feeders Nectar Feeders
Regions Eastern Australia Northern Europe, Alps, Arctic
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Bulldog Ant

A large aggressive ant with long mandibles and excellent vision found in Australia. It can jump and sting simultaneously, making it one of the most dangerous ants.

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Did You Know?

Workers can leap up to 50 mm and have been observed using their vision to track fleeing prey.

High-altitude Hover Fly

A small hover fly with flattened front legs, found in alpine and arctic habitats. It is an important pollinator of mountain wildflowers.

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Did You Know?

Its flattened front tarsi are thought to help scrape pollen from flowers.