Australian Mantidfly vs Stigmate Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Mantidfly | Stigmate Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campion australis | Hemerobius stigma |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, North America, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Mantidfly
An Australian mantidfly found in eucalyptus forests and dry woodland. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly recorded mantidfly species in southeastern Australian light-trap studies.
Stigmate Brown Lacewing
A brown lacewing with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. Widespread in conifer-dominated forests of the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The dark wing stigma that gives it its name helps distinguish it from over 100 similar species.