Xanthostigma Snakefly vs Iberian Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Xanthostigma Snakefly | Iberian Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthostigma xanthostigma | Harraphidia laufferi |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Raphidiidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Spain, Portugal |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Xanthostigma Snakefly
A snakefly with a distinctive yellow wing stigma from which it derives its name. It is found in European woodlands where it hunts small insects on tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Snakefly larvae develop under bark where they are voracious predators of bark beetle larvae and other wood-boring insects.
Iberian Snakefly
A snakefly endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, found in cork oak and pine woodlands. It is one of several snakefly species restricted to the western Mediterranean.
Did You Know?
The Iberian Peninsula is a hotspot for snakefly diversity, hosting more species per area than almost anywhere else.