Spotted-Winged Antlion vs Common Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted-Winged Antlion | Common Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroleon pantherinus | Myrmeleon immaculatus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan | 30-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Spotted-Winged Antlion
A large antlion with distinctive spotted wings found in old-growth forests. Its larvae hide in tree-hole detritus rather than building sand pits.
Did You Know?
This antlion is unusual because its larvae ambush prey in tree hollows rather than digging pits in sand.
Common Antlion
A delicate lacewing-like insect whose larvae are famous pit-trap predators. Adults are nocturnal and resemble slender damselflies.
Did You Know?
The larva flicks sand grains at prey to knock them back into its funnel-shaped pit trap.