Torpedo Bug vs Common Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Torpedo Bug | Common Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Siphanta hebes | Raphidia notata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Flatidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands, Hawaii (invasive) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Torpedo Bug
A bright green flatid planthopper with an elongated torpedo-shaped body profile when wings are folded. It is native to Australia and has been introduced to various Pacific islands.
Did You Know?
In Hawaii, where it was accidentally introduced, it became a minor pest of macadamia nut trees and ornamental plants but is now largely controlled by natural enemies.
Common Snakefly
A distinctive predatory insect with an elongated prothorax that gives it a snake-like appearance. It hunts aphids and other small insects on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Snakeflies can raise their elongated thorax and strike at prey in a manner reminiscent of a snake, hence their name.