Pine False Webworm vs Japanese Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine False Webworm | Japanese Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acantholyda erythrocephala | Hagenomyia micans |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm (adult) | 60-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pine False Webworm
An invasive European sawfly that defoliates pines in North America. Unlike typical sawflies, larvae are solitary and spin silk tubes on branches.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed inside silken tubes spun among the needles, unlike the gregarious feeding of most pine sawflies.
Japanese Antlion
A large East Asian antlion with glossy wings and a robust body. A familiar summer insect across Japan attracted to artificial lights.
Did You Know?
In Japanese folklore, antlion larvae are called 'arijigoku' meaning 'ant hell.'