Sunda Colugo Fly vs Australian Stink Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Colugo Fly | Australian Stink Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megischus bicolor | Iridomyrmex bicknelli |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stephanidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm excluding ovipositor | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Thailand) | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Australian Stink Ant
A small, fast-moving ant that releases a strong, unpleasant odour when crushed, giving it its common name. It forms large colonies and is one of the most common ants in Australian suburban environments.
Did You Know?
Iridomyrmex ants dominate Australian ant communities and are among the most ecologically successful ants in the Southern Hemisphere.