Western Stone vs Long-horned Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Stone | Long-horned Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Doroneuria baumanni | Distoleon tetragrammicus |
| Order | Plecoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 30-40 mm body, 60-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Western Stone
A large predatory stonefly of Pacific Northwest mountain streams. Nymphs have distinctive patterned heads and powerful mandibles.
Did You Know?
Nymphs take up to three years to complete development in cold mountain streams.
Long-horned Antlion
A large antlion with intricately patterned wings and long clubbed antennae. Unlike most antlions, the larvae do not build pit traps.
Did You Know?
Its larvae hide just beneath the sand surface and lunge at passing prey rather than using pit traps.