What are Snakeflies?
Q: What are Snakeflies?
A: Snakeflies are a small order of insects that belong to the group Endopterygotes.
Q: How are Snakeflies related to other insects?
A: Snakeflies are closely related to Megaloptera and Neuroptera.
Q: How many living species of Snakeflies are there?
A: There are about 210 living species of Snakeflies.
Q: How can Snakeflies be recognized?
A: Snakeflies can be recognized by their small head and long 'neck' which is actually the elongated prothorax, two pairs of similar, net-veined wings, long antennae, and chewing mouthparts.
Q: How long is a typical Snakefly?
A: A typical Snakefly is about 15mm or 0.6 inch long.
Q: What does the ovipositor of the female Snakefly look like?
A: The ovipositor of the female Snakefly is long.
Q: How does the female Snakefly lay eggs?
A: The female Snakefly lays eggs using its long ovipositor.
