Giant African Antlion vs Dicromantispa Mantidfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant African Antlion | Dicromantispa Mantidfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palpares speciosus | Dicromantispa sayi |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa, East Africa | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.