Sri Lankan Relict Ant vs Fairyfly Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sri Lankan Relict Ant | Fairyfly Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aneuretus simoni | Dicopomorpha echmepterygis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Aneuretidae | Mymaridae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 0.139-0.240 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Sri Lanka | North America |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Sri Lankan Relict Ant
The sole surviving member of its entire subfamily, known only from a few localities in Sri Lanka's rainforests. A true living fossil representing an ancient ant lineage.
Did You Know?
The only living species in its entire subfamily, all other members went extinct millions of years ago.
Fairyfly Wasp
The smallest known insect in the world at just 0.139 mm in length. Males are blind, wingless, and smaller than some single-celled organisms.
Did You Know?
Males of this species are smaller than a paramecium — they are blind and wingless, existing solely to mate with sisters before they even leave the host egg.