Sunda Colugo Fly vs Fulvus Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Colugo Fly | Fulvus Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megischus bicolor | Dorylus fulvus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stephanidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm excluding ovipositor | 3-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Thailand) | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast) |
| 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.
Fulvus Driver Ant
A predominantly subterranean driver ant species with yellowish-brown coloration. Unlike some congeners, it rarely forms above-ground raiding columns. Colonies construct extensive underground tunnel networks.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes called the 'blind ant' because workers have completely lost their eyes during evolution.