Angular Brown Lacewing vs Golden-tailed Bull Ant

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Angular Brown Lacewing Golden-tailed Bull Ant
Scientific Name Wesmaelius nervosus Myrmecia chrysogaster
Order Neuroptera Hymenoptera
Family Hemerobiidae Formicidae
Size 10-14 mm wingspan 15-22 mm
Habitat Heathland Heathland
Diet Herbivores Nectar Feeders
Regions Europe, North America, Northern Asia Australia, Oceania
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.

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Did You Know?

It tolerates cold climates well and is one of the few lacewings found at high northern latitudes.

Golden-tailed Bull Ant

A strikingly coloured bull ant with a distinctive golden-yellow gaster and reddish-brown head and thorax. Like other Myrmecia species, it possesses a powerful sting and excellent eyesight.

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Did You Know?

Unlike most ants, bull ant workers hunt individually rather than cooperatively, relying on their keen vision.