Japanese Snakefly vs Pleasing Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Snakefly | Pleasing Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Inocellia japonica | Nallachius americanus |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Inocelliidae | Dilaridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Pleasing Lacewing
A small and uncommon lacewing with feathery antennae in males. Larvae develop under bark feeding on wood-boring insect larvae.
Did You Know?
Male pleasing lacewings have elaborate feathered antennae used to detect female pheromones over long distances.