Snapping Amblyopone vs Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snapping Amblyopone | Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stigmatomma oregonense | Coniopteryx tineiformis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Western North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snapping Amblyopone
A pale, blind subterranean ant of western North American forests that hunts centipedes and other soil arthropods. Like other dracula ants, it feeds on the hemolymph of its larvae.
Did You Know?
They are specialist predators of centipedes, which they paralyze with their sting before feeding them to larvae.
Dustywing
A tiny moth-like lacewing covered in a white waxy powder that gives it a dusty appearance. It is an important predator of mites and scale insects on trees.
Did You Know?
Dustywings are the smallest of all neuropterans and are often overlooked because they resemble tiny moths.