African Mantidfly vs Nervous Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Mantidfly | Nervous Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sagittalata olivacea | Micromus variegatus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 18-26 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa, East Africa | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Mantidfly
A greenish African mantidfly found in woodland and bushveld habitats. Like all mantidflies, it has distinctive raptorial front legs.
Did You Know?
Larvae ride on female spiders phoretically, waiting for them to lay eggs before entering the egg sac.
Nervous Brown Lacewing
A tiny mottled brown lacewing found across the Palearctic region. Despite its small size, it is an effective predator of aphid colonies.
Did You Know?
Its small size allows it to hunt in tight plant crevices that larger predators cannot reach.