Western Snakefly vs Turanian Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Snakefly | Turanian Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agulla adnixa | Turcoraphidia amara |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Raphidiidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western North America | Central Asia, Turkey, Iran |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Turanian Snakefly
A snakefly native to Central Asia and the Middle East, inhabiting arid mountainous woodlands. It is one of the few raphidiopterans adapted to semi-arid environments.
Did You Know?
Turanian snakeflies thrive in some of the driest habitats occupied by any raphidiopteran species.