Japanese Snakefly vs Western Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Snakefly | Western Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Inocellia japonica | Agulla adnixa |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Inocelliidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Western North America |
| 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.
Western Snakefly
A North American snakefly found in western forests and woodlands. Larvae develop under bark of conifers where they hunt bark beetle larvae.
Did You Know?
Western snakeflies require a cold winter period to complete development, which is why they are absent from tropical regions.