Inocellia Snakefly vs Japanese Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Inocellia Snakefly | Japanese Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Inocellia crassicornis | Inocellia japonica |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Inocelliidae | Inocelliidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Japanese Snakefly
An East Asian snakefly with the characteristic elongated neck-like prothorax. It is one of the few snakefly species found in the Far East, near the order's eastern range limit.
Did You Know?
Raphidioptera are completely absent from the Southern Hemisphere, an unusual distribution pattern among insect orders.