Angular Brown Lacewing vs Caribou Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angular Brown Lacewing | Caribou Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Wesmaelius nervosus | Cephenemyia jellisoni |
| Order | Neuroptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 10-14 mm wingspan | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Northern Asia | Alaska, northern Canada, Yukon, Northwest Territories |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Angular Brown Lacewing
A widespread brown lacewing with strong wing venation patterns. Found across much of the Northern Hemisphere in varied habitats.
Did You Know?
It tolerates cold climates well and is one of the few lacewings found at high northern latitudes.
Caribou Bot Fly
A robust, furry fly that parasitizes caribou and deer in North America. Like its Eurasian relative, it deposits larvae near the nostrils of its host. Adults have vestigial mouthparts and survive entirely on stored energy.
Did You Know?
Infected caribou may sneeze violently to expel mature bot fly larvae from their nasal passages before the larvae pupate in the soil.