Xanthostigma Snakefly vs Western Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Xanthostigma Snakefly | Western Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthostigma xanthostigma | Agulla adnixa |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Raphidiidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.