Japanese Mantidfly vs Owlfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Mantidfly | Owlfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mantispa japonica | Libelloides coccajus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Ascalaphidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm wingspan | 25-30 mm body, 50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Meadows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | Europe |
| 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.
Owlfly
Dragonfly-like neuropterans with large eyes and clubbed antennae. Fast aerial predators that catch prey in flight. Often found in Mediterranean meadows at dusk.
Did You Know?
Owlflies look like a hybrid between a dragonfly and a butterfly — they have large dragonfly-like eyes with striking clubbed antennae found nowhere else in the insect world.