Shaft Louse vs Japanese Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shaft Louse | Japanese Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Menopon gallinae | Hagenomyia micans |
| Order | Phthiraptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Menoponidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 60-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Shaft Louse
A fast-moving louse found on the feather shafts of chickens and other poultry. It feeds primarily on feather barbs and can cause significant plumage damage.
Did You Know?
Shaft lice can run so quickly across feathers that they are difficult to catch even with practiced fingers during bird examinations.
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.'