Japanese Mantidfly vs Asian Marauder Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Mantidfly | Asian Marauder Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mantispa japonica | Dorylus laevigatus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm wingspan | 2-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Mantidfly
An East Asian mantidfly found in woodlands across Japan and Korea. Recognized by its amber-tinted wings and stout raptorial legs.
Did You Know?
In Japan it is called 'kamakiri-modoki' meaning 'mantis look-alike' due to its praying mantis resemblance.
Asian Marauder Army Ant
A subterranean army ant of Southeast Asian forests that raids termite nests through underground tunnels. It is one of the few Dorylus species found in Asia.
Did You Know?
It represents an ancient Asian lineage of driver ants, showing that Dorylus once had a much wider range than Africa.