Giant Forest Ant vs Rothschild's Achias
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Forest Ant | Rothschild's Achias |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinomyrmex gigas | Achias rothschildi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Platystomatidae |
| Size | 8-30 mm | 15-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Malaysia, Thailand | Papua New Guinea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Giant Forest Ant
One of the largest ant species in the world, with workers reaching 20 mm and queens exceeding 30 mm. It inhabits Southeast Asian rainforest canopies and has powerful mandibles.
Did You Know?
Despite their enormous size, they are surprisingly timid and prefer to flee rather than bite when disturbed.
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.