Rothschild's Achias vs Asian Marauder Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rothschild's Achias | Asian Marauder Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achias rothschildi | Dorylus laevigatus |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Platystomatidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 15-18 mm | 2-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Rothschild's Achias
A remarkable Papua New Guinean fly where males have enormously elongated eye stalks. Males use their extended eyes to size up rivals. Has the largest head capsule of any known insect.
Did You Know?
Has the largest head capsule relative to body size of any insect, with eye stalks wider than its body.
Asian Marauder Army Ant
A subterranean army ant of Southeast Asian forests that raids termite nests through underground tunnels. It is one of the few Dorylus species found in Asia.
Did You Know?
It represents an ancient Asian lineage of driver ants, showing that Dorylus once had a much wider range than Africa.