Western Snakefly vs Tunnel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Snakefly | Tunnel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agulla adnixa | Lymexylon navale |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Raphidiidae | Lymexylidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 7-16mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Western Snakefly
A North American snakefly found in western forests and woodlands. Larvae develop under bark of conifers where they hunt bark beetle larvae.
Did You Know?
Western snakeflies require a cold winter period to complete development, which is why they are absent from tropical regions.
Tunnel Beetle
A slender cylindrical beetle whose larvae bore straight tunnels through oak timber. Historically damaged ship timber.
Did You Know?
Was a major pest of oak shipbuilding timber, boring tunnels that weakened the hulls of wooden warships.