Tropical Mantidfly vs Dobsonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Mantidfly | Dobsonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Entanoneura gratiosa | Corydalus cornutus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 40-55 mm body, 125 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, India | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tropical Mantidfly
A striking tropical mantidfly with patterned wings found in Asian rainforests. Its ornate wing markings are unusual among mantidflies.
Did You Know?
Its beautifully marked wings make it one of the most ornamental species in the entire family.
Dobsonfly
Large insects with intimidating mandibles in males that are actually too large to bite effectively. Aquatic hellgrammite larvae are prized as fishing bait and indicate clean water.
Did You Know?
Male dobsonflies have terrifying mandibles up to 40 mm long, but they are so large the males cannot actually generate enough force to pinch — the females bite harder.