Australian Antlion vs Elegant Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Antlion | Elegant Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmeleon acer | Sympherobius elegans |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 5-8 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Antlion
A medium-sized antlion common in sandy habitats across Australia. Its larvae construct classic conical pit traps in sheltered sandy ground.
Did You Know?
Australian antlion larvae flick sand grains at prey trying to escape their pits, causing tiny avalanches that drag victims to the bottom.
Elegant Brown Lacewing
A tiny, delicate brown lacewing found in bark crevices of broadleaved trees. One of the smallest hemerobiid species in Europe.
Did You Know?
At barely 5 mm wingspan, it is small enough to hunt insects living inside bark fissures.