Phasia Tachinid vs Seychelles Palm Spider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Phasia Tachinid | Seychelles Palm Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phasia hemiptera | Nephila inaurata |
| Order | Diptera | Araneae |
| Family | Tachinidae | Nephilidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 30-40 mm body; 120 mm leg span |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Seychelles, Indian Ocean Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Phasia Tachinid
A parasitic fly with distinctive dark-tipped wings that parasitizes shieldbug species. Males have broader wings than females. Adults visit flowers for nectar.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside living shieldbugs, eventually consuming and killing their hosts.
Seychelles Palm Spider
A large golden orb-weaver spider found in the Seychelles with strong yellow silk. Females can have a leg span exceeding 12 cm.
Did You Know?
Its golden silk is so strong that local people have used it to make fishing lures.