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Snakeflies (Raphidioptera)

All four British species in this order occur in Norfolk. All are in the same family (Raphidiidae) but all belong to different genera.

Identification requires a clear view of the wing venation, often in both fore and hindwings.


Xanthostigma xanthostigma

Xanthostigma xanthostigma Xanthostigma xanthostigma Xanthostigma xanthostigma Xanthostigma xanthostigma

Xanthostigma xanthostigma Xanthostigma xanthostigma


I am not currently able to identify British snakefly larvae with confidence.

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unidentified snakefly larva unidentified snakefly larva