Angular Brown Lacewing vs Mantis Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angular Brown Lacewing | Mantis Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Wesmaelius nervosus | Mantispa perla |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm wingspan | 15-20mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Northern Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Mantis Lacewing
A delicate insect with mantis-like raptorial forelegs and lace-like wings. An ambush predator of small insects.
Did You Know?
Larvae enter spider egg sacs and consume all the eggs, emerging as adults from the silk cocoon.