Pink-Winged Flying Stick Insect vs Mydas Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink-Winged Flying Stick Insect | Mydas Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Marmessoidea rosea | Gauromydas heros |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Diptera |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Mydidae |
| Size | 7-10 cm | 40-60 mm body |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Pink-Winged Flying Stick Insect
A slender winged stick insect with vivid pink hindwings used in flight. Males are strong fliers while females are heavier and fly less.
Did You Know?
Its bright pink wings are normally hidden and only revealed during flight or as a startle display.
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.