Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly vs Mount Cook Giant Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly | Mount Cook Giant Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis | Deinacrida pluvialis |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Mydidae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 cm | 45-65 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Oceania (New Zealand - South Island, Westland) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Endangered |
Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly
A large flower fly endemic to the Delhi Sands area of San Bernardino County, California. It was the first fly to be listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Did You Know?
Listing this fly in 1993 caused controversy when it delayed construction of a hospital in its habitat.
Mount Cook Giant Weta
A rare alpine giant weta restricted to high-altitude zones in the western ranges of the South Island. It inhabits subalpine scrub and tussock. Like other alpine weta, it has evolved remarkable freeze tolerance.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, this weta is more commonly found in the mountain ranges of Westland rather than near Aoraki/Mount Cook itself.