New Zealand Cave Weta vs Common Bat Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Zealand Cave Weta | Common Bat Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyrhamma edwardsii | Basilia nana |
| Order | Orthoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Nycteribiidae |
| Size | 20-40 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | New Zealand | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
New Zealand Cave Weta
A large cave weta found throughout New Zealand's North Island caves. It has massive hind legs and can grow quite large.
Did You Know?
Weta are sometimes called the 'mice of New Zealand' for their ecological role.
Common Bat Fly
A tiny, completely wingless spider-like fly that parasitizes bats. Its body is so highly modified for ectoparasitism that it bears almost no resemblance to a typical fly.
Did You Know?
It has evolved to be so specialized that its head folds back over the thorax, and it walks like a spider through bat fur.