Asian Velvet Ant vs Long-Necked Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Velvet Ant | Long-Necked Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Smicromyrme rufipes | Palpares libelluloides |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mutillidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 100-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Velvet Ant
A small to medium velvet ant with reddish legs and black body found across southern Asia. It parasitizes various ground-nesting bees and wasps.
Did You Know?
It produces a distinctive squeaking sound when handled by rubbing specialized structures on its abdomen together.
Long-Necked Antlion
One of the largest European antlions with a wingspan exceeding 100 mm and boldly patterned wings. Adults are strong fliers active during warm evenings.
Did You Know?
This is the largest neuropteran in Europe, with a wingspan rivaling many dragonfly species.