Angular Brown Lacewing vs Willow Bean-Gall Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angular Brown Lacewing | Willow Bean-Gall Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Wesmaelius nervosus | Pontania proxima |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Northern Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Willow Bean-Gall Sawfly
A tiny sawfly that induces distinctive bean-shaped galls on the leaves of various willow species. Each gall contains a single larva feeding on internal gall tissue.
Did You Know?
The gall-inducing chemicals secreted by the larva redirect the plant's growth to create a nutrient-rich chamber specifically for the larva's benefit.