African Mantidfly vs Inocellia Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Mantidfly | Inocellia Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sagittalata olivacea | Inocellia crassicornis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Inocelliidae |
| Size | 18-26 mm wingspan | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa, East Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Mantidfly
A greenish African mantidfly found in woodland and bushveld habitats. Like all mantidflies, it has distinctive raptorial front legs.
Did You Know?
Larvae ride on female spiders phoretically, waiting for them to lay eggs before entering the egg sac.
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.