Owlfly vs Italian Owlfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Owlfly | Italian Owlfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libelloides coccajus | Libelloides italicus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Ascalaphidae | Ascalaphidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm body, 50 mm wingspan | 20-25 mm body, 45-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Owlfly
Dragonfly-like neuropterans with large eyes and clubbed antennae. Fast aerial predators that catch prey in flight. Often found in Mediterranean meadows at dusk.
Did You Know?
Owlflies look like a hybrid between a dragonfly and a butterfly — they have large dragonfly-like eyes with striking clubbed antennae found nowhere else in the insect world.
Italian Owlfly
A handsome owlfly with distinctive half-black, half-yellow hindwings. It is an agile predator of small flying insects in Mediterranean regions.
Did You Know?
Males perform aerial territorial displays, chasing rivals in spiraling flight patterns.