Metadon Ghorpadei and Metadon Reemeri, Discovery, Latest News

Q: What are Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri?

They are two newly discovered species of ant flies.

Q: Where was Metadon ghorpadei discovered?

It was discovered in Delhi’s Northern Ridge Forest.

Q: Where was Metadon reemeri found?

It was found in the Siruvani Hills of the Western Ghats.

Q: What unique ecological association are Microdontinae species known for?

Their larvae live inside ant nests and feed on ant broods.

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Metadon Ghorpadei and Metadon Reemeri Latest News

Researchers recently discovered two rare ant-fly species in India, Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri.

About Metadon Ghorpadei and Metadon Reemeri

They are two new species of ant flies.
These insects belong to the Microdontinae subfamily of hoverflies.
Metadon ghorpadei was discovered in Delhi’s Northern Ridge Forest.
Metadon reemeri was found in the Siruvani Hills of the Western Ghats.
Globally, many Microdontinae species are considered rare or threatened due to their specialised habitat requirements and patchy distribution.
- They are known for their unique association with ants, as their larvae live inside ant nests and feed on ant broods, a specialised behaviour called myrmecophily that makes them exceptionally rare and difficult to detect.
- Of the 454 species reported worldwide, only 27 are known from the Indian subcontinent.

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