Long-horned Antlion vs Australian Magpie Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Antlion | Australian Magpie Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Distoleon tetragrammicus | Nyctemera amica |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm body, 60-75 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-horned Antlion
A large antlion with intricately patterned wings and long clubbed antennae. Unlike most antlions, the larvae do not build pit traps.
Did You Know?
Its larvae hide just beneath the sand surface and lunge at passing prey rather than using pit traps.
Australian Magpie Moth
A striking day-flying black and white moth from Australasia. Caterpillars feed on groundsel and ragwort, sequestering toxic alkaloids. The bold pattern warns predators of its toxicity.
Did You Know?
Its bold black and white pattern serves as a warning to predators that it contains toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids.