Inocellia Snakefly vs Florida Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Inocellia Snakefly | Florida Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Inocellia crassicornis | Calcaritermes nearcticus |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Inocelliidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeastern United States (Florida, coastal Southeast) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Inocellia Snakefly
A snakefly belonging to the family Inocelliidae, distinguished from Raphidiidae by the absence of ocelli. It is found in European woodlands where it hunts under bark.
Did You Know?
Inocelliid snakeflies lack the simple eyes (ocelli) found in other snakefly families, relying solely on compound eyes.
Florida Drywood Termite
A small drywood termite native to the southeastern United States. Soldiers have distinctive calcar-like projections on their tibiae.
Did You Know?
Its tibial spurs (calcars) give the genus its name and are used in defense alongside its mandibles.