Inocellia Snakefly vs Totara Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Inocellia Snakefly | Totara Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Inocellia crassicornis | Xylotoles costatus |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Inocelliidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 1-2 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Totara Longhorn Beetle
A longhorn beetle endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand. It breeds in dead wood of native Dracophyllum trees.
Did You Know?
The Chatham Islands have been so heavily deforested that many of their endemic insects are now critically rare.