Mydas Fly vs Walker's Nasute Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mydas Fly | Walker's Nasute Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gauromydas heros | Nasutitermes walkeri |
| Order | Diptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Mydidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm body | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Eastern Australia |
| 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.
Walker's Nasute Termite
An arboreal termite that builds round carton nests on tree trunks in eastern Australia. Its nests are made from chewed wood cemented with fecal material.
Did You Know?
Its arboreal nests provide shelter to many other invertebrate species including spiders and beetles.