Mauritius Fody Beetle vs Mydas Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mauritius Fody Beetle | Mydas Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cratopus exquisitus | Gauromydas heros |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Mydidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 40-60 mm body |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Mauritius | South America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Data Deficient |
Mauritius Fody Beetle
An ornately scaled weevil endemic to Mauritius with iridescent green and copper markings. It is found primarily in upland native forests.
Did You Know?
Many Mauritius Cratopus weevils are known only from a handful of museum specimens.
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.