Twin-spot Centurion vs Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twin-spot Centurion | Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sargus bipunctatus | Myrmeleon formicarius |
| Order | Diptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 30-35 mm body (adult) |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Twin-spot Centurion
A metallic bronze-green soldier fly with two characteristic pale spots on the frons. It is one of the most common stratiomyids in Europe, found basking on ivy flowers in autumn.
Did You Know?
It is one of the last flies to be active in autumn, still visiting ivy flowers well into November.
Antlion
Larvae build conical sand pit traps to catch ants and other small insects. The larva waits buried at the bottom and flicks sand at prey trying to escape up the slopes.
Did You Know?
Antlion larvae engineer their sand traps using physics — they build at the exact angle of repose so any disturbance causes an avalanche, sweeping prey to the bottom.