Xanthostigma Snakefly vs Winter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Xanthostigma Snakefly | Winter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthostigma xanthostigma | Prenolepis imparis |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Raphidiidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | 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.
Winter Ant
A small brown ant unique for being most active during cold months when other ants are dormant. Replete workers store liquid food in distended abdomens for the colony.
Did You Know?
They hold their nuptial flights in late winter or early spring, sometimes walking over snow to mate.