Ewingi Japygid vs Owlfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ewingi Japygid | Owlfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catajapyx ewing | Libelloides coccajus |
| Order | Diplura | Neuroptera |
| Family | Japygidae | Ascalaphidae |
| Size | 5-10 mm | 25-30 mm body, 50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ewingi Japygid
A predatory dipluran found in soils of the southeastern United States. It uses its forceps-like cerci to capture small soil invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It uses its pincer-like cerci to grab prey, much like an earwig.
Owlfly
Dragonfly-like neuropterans with large eyes and clubbed antennae. Fast aerial predators that catch prey in flight. Often found in Mediterranean meadows at dusk.
Did You Know?
Owlflies look like a hybrid between a dragonfly and a butterfly — they have large dragonfly-like eyes with striking clubbed antennae found nowhere else in the insect world.