Japanese Snakefly vs Inocellia Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Snakefly | Inocellia Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Inocellia japonica | Inocellia crassicornis |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Inocelliidae | Inocelliidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.