Rothschild's Achias vs Rose Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rothschild's Achias | Rose Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achias rothschildi | Dasineura rhodophaga |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Platystomatidae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 15-18 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea | North America, 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.
Rose Midge
A tiny gall midge whose larvae develop inside rose buds, causing them to blacken and fail to open. Adults are delicate yellowish flies barely visible to the naked eye.
Did You Know?
A single rose bud can contain dozens of tiny orange larvae that destroy the flower before it ever opens.