Midge Gall Fly vs Australian King Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Midge Gall Fly | Australian King Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asphondylia sarothamni | Australostylus montanus |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | Body 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Midge Gall Fly
A gall midge that induces pod-like galls on broom shrubs. Its larvae develop inside swollen seed pods alongside symbiotic fungi.
Did You Know?
It farms a symbiotic fungus inside the gall that provides food for its developing larva.
Australian King Cricket
A large, robust cricket found in the cool mountain forests of southeastern Australia. It is flightless and nocturnal with powerful hind legs.
Did You Know?
King crickets are closely related to New Zealand wetas and share a common Gondwanan ancestor.