American Dustywing vs North American Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Dustywing | North American Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conwentzia californica | Hemerobius ovalis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Coniopterygidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm wingspan | 9-13 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
American Dustywing
A tiny western North American dustywing found on fruit trees and ornamental plants. Valued as a natural mite predator in orchards.
Did You Know?
Citrus growers consider it one of the most important natural enemies of citrus red mite.
North American Brown Lacewing
A common brown lacewing of North American deciduous forests. Frequently encountered on foliage in eastern woodlands during summer.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly collected hemerobiids in Malaise trap surveys across eastern forests.