Colorful Stick Insect vs Mydas Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Colorful Stick Insect | Mydas Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achrioptera maroloko | Gauromydas heros |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Diptera |
| Family | Achriopteridae | Mydidae |
| Size | 170-230 mm | 40-60 mm body |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | South America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Colorful Stick Insect
A newly described giant stick insect with brilliantly colored males showing iridescent blue bodies and orange-red limbs. Its species name means 'colorful' in Malagasy.
Did You Know?
Its name 'maroloko' translates to 'colorful' in Malagasy, a fitting tribute to the extraordinary coloration of the males.
Mydas Fly
The largest fly in the world at up to 60 mm long with a 100 mm wingspan. A wasp mimic with black body and orange-red markings. Larvae develop in ant nests.
Did You Know?
At 6 cm long with a 10 cm wingspan, this is the worlds largest fly — it mimics a spider wasp so convincingly that even entomologists can be fooled at first glance.