Serpent flies of Enroth – evolution and mimicry

Serpent flies and their closely related dragon flies are bizarre creatures, resembling a hybrid between a snake and a giant insect. They were relatively unexplored until recently, because of their restricted distribution deep into the swamps of Tatalia. Occasionally used in battle by the Beastmasters, most notably by King Tralossk, they attracted the attention of the scholars of Bracada and soon, several expeditions were sent deep into the Mudlands to explore these creatures. Interestingly, they found two distinct species, not related phylogenetically, but very similar in appearance, which are briefly described in the current paper.