Sunda Colugo Fly vs African Wild Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Colugo Fly | African Wild Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megischus bicolor | Gonometa postica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Stephanidae | Lasiocampidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm excluding ovipositor | 50-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Thailand) | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sunda Colugo Fly
A parasitoid wasp with a slender body, extremely long ovipositor, and distinctively bicolored black and orange body. It drills into wood to parasitize beetle larvae hidden inside.
Did You Know?
The female's ovipositor can be twice the length of her body and she can detect beetle larvae hidden deep inside wood through vibrations.
African Wild Silk Moth
A medium-sized brown moth whose caterpillars spin tough, golden silk cocoons on Acacia branches. It has been investigated as a source of commercial wild silk in East Africa.
Did You Know?
Its silk is being developed as a sustainable textile, and wild harvesting of cocoons provides income for rural communities in East Africa.