Yellow Swarming Fly vs Palpares Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Swarming Fly | Palpares Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thaumatomyia notata | Palpares immensus |
| Order | Diptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chloropidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 2-2.5 mm | 100-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Swarming Fly
A tiny yellow fly famous for forming enormous hibernation aggregations in buildings, sometimes numbering millions. Larvae are predatory on root aphids in grassland.
Did You Know?
Can form hibernation clusters of millions in attic spaces, with individual aggregations weighing several kilograms.
Palpares Antlion
An enormous antlion from sub-Saharan Africa with strikingly patterned wings. Among the largest flying neuropterans on the continent.
Did You Know?
Its wingspan can reach 14 cm, rivaling some small dragonflies in size.