Inocellia Snakefly vs Xanthostigma Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Inocellia Snakefly | Xanthostigma Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Inocellia crassicornis | Xanthostigma xanthostigma |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Inocelliidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Xanthostigma Snakefly
A snakefly with a distinctive yellow wing stigma from which it derives its name. It is found in European woodlands where it hunts small insects on tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Snakefly larvae develop under bark where they are voracious predators of bark beetle larvae and other wood-boring insects.