Sunda Colugo Fly vs Deer Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Colugo Fly | Deer Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megischus bicolor | Cephenemyia stimulator |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Stephanidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 20-35 mm excluding ovipositor | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasites |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Thailand) | Europe |
| 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.
Deer Bot Fly
A parasitic fly that deposits larvae in the nostrils of roe deer. The larvae develop in the pharyngeal region before being sneezed out.
Did You Know?
Once erroneously claimed to fly at over 1,300 km/h, making it a famous example of scientific exaggeration.