Long-Necked Antlion vs Wroughton's Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-Necked Antlion | Wroughton's Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palpares libelluloides | Aenictus wroughtonii |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 100-110 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-Necked Antlion
One of the largest European antlions with a wingspan exceeding 100 mm and boldly patterned wings. Adults are strong fliers active during warm evenings.
Did You Know?
This is the largest neuropteran in Europe, with a wingspan rivaling many dragonfly species.
Wroughton's Army Ant
A small reddish-brown army ant that conducts well-organized raids on termite mounds in tropical Asia. Workers are monomorphic and completely blind. Colonies are nomadic, regularly shifting their bivouac sites.
Did You Know?
Their queens are dichthadiiform, meaning they are permanently wingless with a massively swollen abdomen devoted to egg production.