Rothschild's Achias vs Giant Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rothschild's Achias | Giant Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achias rothschildi | Tipula maxima |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Platystomatidae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 15-18 mm | 30-40 mm body length, wingspan up to 65 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea | Europe |
| 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.
Giant Crane Fly
The largest European crane fly, with marbled wings spanning up to 65 mm. Larvae develop in wet leaf litter along stream banks and shaded ravines.
Did You Know?
With a wingspan approaching 65 mm, it is often mistaken for a giant mosquito but is entirely harmless.