Rothschild's Achias vs Aulacopus Prionine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rothschild's Achias | Aulacopus Prionine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achias rothschildi | Aulacopus reticulatus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Platystomatidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-18 mm | 30-55 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea | Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Rothschild's Achias
A remarkable Papua New Guinean fly where males have enormously elongated eye stalks. Males use their extended eyes to size up rivals. Has the largest head capsule of any known insect.
Did You Know?
Has the largest head capsule relative to body size of any insect, with eye stalks wider than its body.
Aulacopus Prionine
A flattened, reddish-brown prionine beetle with strongly reticulated elytra found in tropical Africa. It breeds in large fallen trunks of rainforest trees. Adults are nocturnal and powerful fliers attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
The reticulate pattern on the elytra is so regular it appears almost machine-engraved.