Long-horned Antlion vs Iberian Spoonwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Antlion | Iberian Spoonwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Distoleon tetragrammicus | Josandreva sazi |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 30-40 mm body, 60-75 mm wingspan | 25-32 mm wingspan (forewings) |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Spain, Portugal |
| 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.
Iberian Spoonwing
A rare Iberian Peninsula nemopterid found in hot, dry calcareous grasslands. One of Europe's more localized spoonwing species.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to the Iberian Peninsula and is not found elsewhere in Europe.