Rothschild's Achias vs Tanypod Predatory Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rothschild's Achias | Tanypod Predatory Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achias rothschildi | Tanypus punctipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Platystomatidae | Chironomidae |
| Size | 15-18 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea | North America |
| 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.
Tanypod Predatory Midge
A predatory midge whose larvae hunt other small invertebrates in soft sediments. Adults have distinctively spotted wings.
Did You Know?
Unlike most chironomids, Tanypodinae larvae are active predators with retractable head capsules for striking at prey.