Spotted-Winged Antlion vs Flat-footed Scuttle Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted-Winged Antlion | Flat-footed Scuttle Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendroleon pantherinus | Metopina oligoneura |
| Order | Neuroptera | Diptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Phoridae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Flat-footed Scuttle Fly
A minute brown phorid fly with broad flattened tarsi and reduced wing venation. It is associated with ant nests where it scavenges on refuse and dead ants.
Did You Know?
It lives inside ant colonies as a tolerated guest, feeding on the waste materials that ants discard in their refuse chambers.