Dicromantispa Mantidfly vs Western Eyed Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dicromantispa Mantidfly | Western Eyed Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicromantispa sayi | Alaus melanops |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 18-28 mm wingspan | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dicromantispa Mantidfly
A brown mantidfly found across eastern North America in forested habitats. Named after the eminent entomologist Thomas Say.
Did You Know?
Females lay thousands of eggs on stalks, but only larvae that find spider egg sacs survive.
Western Eyed Click Beetle
The western counterpart to the eyed click beetle, with smaller, solid black eyespots. Found in old-growth forests.
Did You Know?
Their predatory larvae are beneficial because they consume destructive wood-boring pest larvae.