Dark-stigma Snakefly vs Australian Satin Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-stigma Snakefly | Australian Satin Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaeostigma notata | Perga lewisi |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Raphidiidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm body | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark-stigma Snakefly
A primitive predatory insect with an elongated prothorax giving it a snake-like neck. Found on tree trunks in woodland. Both adults and larvae prey on small insects.
Did You Know?
Snakeflies are living fossils with a body plan virtually unchanged for over 140 million years.
Australian Satin Sawfly
A large Australian sawfly with a satiny dark blue-black body. Larvae are robust and feed in clusters on eucalyptus foliage.
Did You Know?
The larvae tap their bodies rhythmically against the branch when disturbed, producing vibrations that may alert other larvae in the colony.