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.
Source: TH
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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