Horned Aphid vs Mydas Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Aphid | Mydas Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tuberaphis styraci | Gauromydas heros |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hormaphididae | Mydidae |
| Size | 1-2.5 mm | 40-60 mm body |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Japan, East Asia | South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Horned Aphid
A social aphid from East Asia that forms colonies defended by sterile soldier nymphs with horned heads. They live on styrax trees and produce a single soldier caste.
Did You Know?
Soldiers stab intruders with their sharp horns and inject a toxic secretion, dying in the process like a honeybee's suicide sting.
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.