Fairyfly Wasp vs Malagasy Rover Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fairyfly Wasp | Malagasy Rover Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicopomorpha echmepterygis | Tetramorium kelleri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mymaridae | Formicidae |
| Size | 0.139-0.240 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fairyfly Wasp
The smallest known insect in the world at just 0.139 mm in length. Males are blind, wingless, and smaller than some single-celled organisms.
Did You Know?
Males of this species are smaller than a paramecium — they are blind and wingless, existing solely to mate with sisters before they even leave the host egg.
Malagasy Rover Ant
A small, dark brown ant with rugose sculpture on the head and thorax. It is part of a massive endemic radiation of Tetramorium in Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Madagascar harbors 113 endemic Tetramorium species, one of the most spectacular ant radiations on any island.