Australian Mantidfly vs Giant African Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Mantidfly | Giant African Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campion australis | Palpares speciosus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm wingspan | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Mantidfly
An Australian mantidfly found in eucalyptus forests and dry woodland. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly recorded mantidfly species in southeastern Australian light-trap studies.
Giant African Antlion
A massive African antlion with strikingly marked black-and-yellow wings. One of the largest neuropteran insects in the world.
Did You Know?
It is among the largest living neuropterans, with some individuals exceeding 13 cm in wingspan.