Italian Snakefly vs Japanese Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Italian Snakefly | Japanese Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Subilla confinis | Inocellia japonica |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Raphidiidae | Inocelliidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Mediterranean region | East Asia, Japan |
| 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.
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.