Common Snakefly vs Turanian Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Snakefly | Turanian Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Raphidia notata | Turcoraphidia amara |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Raphidiidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central Asia, Turkey, Iran |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Common Snakefly
A distinctive predatory insect with an elongated prothorax that gives it a snake-like appearance. It hunts aphids and other small insects on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Snakeflies can raise their elongated thorax and strike at prey in a manner reminiscent of a snake, hence their name.
Turanian Snakefly
A snakefly native to Central Asia and the Middle East, inhabiting arid mountainous woodlands. It is one of the few raphidiopterans adapted to semi-arid environments.
Did You Know?
Turanian snakeflies thrive in some of the driest habitats occupied by any raphidiopteran species.