Long-horned Antlion vs Picromerus Predatory Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Antlion | Picromerus Predatory Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Distoleon tetragrammicus | Picromerus bidens |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm body, 60-75 mm wingspan | 11-14 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Europe, northern Asia |
| 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.
Picromerus Predatory Bug
A dark brown predatory stink bug with two prominent pronotal spines found across Europe. It is an important natural enemy of caterpillars in forests and orchards. Adults have a distinctly spiny appearance.
Did You Know?
It hunts by gripping caterpillars many times its own weight with its strong forelegs while injecting paralyzing saliva, then draining the prey over several hours.