Long-horned Antlion vs Palpares Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Antlion | Palpares Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Distoleon tetragrammicus | Palpares immensus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm body, 60-75 mm wingspan | 100-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Southern Africa |
| 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.
Palpares Antlion
An enormous antlion from sub-Saharan Africa with strikingly patterned wings. Among the largest flying neuropterans on the continent.
Did You Know?
Its wingspan can reach 14 cm, rivaling some small dragonflies in size.