Mydas Fly vs Striped Love Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mydas Fly | Striped Love Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gauromydas heros | Eudicella smithi |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mydidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm body | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
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.
Striped Love Beetle
A colorful African flower scarab with bold longitudinal stripes on the elytra. Commonly bred in captivity.
Did You Know?
They earned the name 'love beetle' because mating pairs remain coupled for hours while feeding together.