Dark-stigma Snakefly vs Inocellia Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-stigma Snakefly | Inocellia Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaeostigma notata | Inocellia crassicornis |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Raphidiidae | Inocelliidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm body | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Inocellia Snakefly
A snakefly belonging to the family Inocelliidae, distinguished from Raphidiidae by the absence of ocelli. It is found in European woodlands where it hunts under bark.
Did You Know?
Inocelliid snakeflies lack the simple eyes (ocelli) found in other snakefly families, relying solely on compound eyes.