Dark-stigma Snakefly vs Japanese Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-stigma Snakefly | Japanese Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaeostigma notata | Inocellia japonica |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Raphidiidae | Inocelliidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm body | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan |
| 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.
Japanese Snakefly
An East Asian snakefly with the characteristic elongated neck-like prothorax. It is one of the few snakefly species found in the Far East, near the order's eastern range limit.
Did You Know?
Raphidioptera are completely absent from the Southern Hemisphere, an unusual distribution pattern among insect orders.