Italian Snakefly vs Common Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Italian Snakefly | Common Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Subilla confinis | Raphidia notata |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Raphidiidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Mediterranean region | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Italian Snakefly
A Mediterranean snakefly found in warm woodlands of southern Europe. It is associated with pine and oak forests where larvae develop under loose bark.
Did You Know?
Mediterranean snakeflies are adapted to warmer climates than most of their relatives and can tolerate drier conditions.
Common Snakefly
A distinctive predatory insect with an elongated prothorax that gives it a snake-like appearance. It hunts aphids and other small insects on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Snakeflies can raise their elongated thorax and strike at prey in a manner reminiscent of a snake, hence their name.