Typical Snakeflies

Raphidiidae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Raphidiidae: /ræfəˈdaɪɪdiːiː/

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Summary

Raphidiidae is a family of snakeflies in the order Raphidioptera, consisting of about 19 species in 2 genera in North America and over 200 species in approximately 30 genera worldwide.

Habitat

Larvae typically live in topsoil, in detritus around the roots of shrubs, and sometimes in rock crevices.

Distribution

Western North America (from British Columbia and California to Alberta and New Mexico)

Tags

  • Raphidiidae
  • snakeflies
  • Raphidioptera
  • insects