57 Raphidioptera

Raphidioptera

The snakeflies, Raphidioptera, are another odd-looking group of insects. They are somewhat similar to mantisflies, but do not have raptorial forelegs. All snakeflies are predatory, and the larvae are mostly found under bark. They are relatively common in dry Douglas-fir forests south of here, and are found at least as far north as Quesnel and possibly Prince George.