Sunda Colugo Fly vs Fiji Tree Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Colugo Fly | Fiji Tree Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megischus bicolor | Paraparatrechina oceanica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stephanidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm excluding ovipositor | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Thailand) | Oceania (Fiji) |
| 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.
Fiji Tree Ant
A native ant species found in tropical forests of Fiji, where it nests in tree cavities and under bark. Pacific Island ant faunas are relatively depauperate compared to continental regions. This species plays a role in seed dispersal and nutrient cycling.
Did You Know?
Fiji's native ant fauna evolved in near-total isolation, resulting in a unique community that is now threatened by invasive ant species.