Conops Fly vs Rothschild's Achias
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conops Fly | Rothschild's Achias |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conops flavipes | Achias rothschildi |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Platystomatidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 15-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Papua New Guinea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Conops Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly with yellow legs and a narrow waist. Females parasitize adult bumblebees.
Did You Know?
Chases bumblebees in flight and forcefully deposits an egg inside the bee's abdomen during a brief mid-air grapple.
Rothschild's Achias
A remarkable Papua New Guinean fly where males have enormously elongated eye stalks. Males use their extended eyes to size up rivals. Has the largest head capsule of any known insect.
Did You Know?
Has the largest head capsule relative to body size of any insect, with eye stalks wider than its body.