Australian Spoonwing vs Pleasing Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Spoonwing | Pleasing Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chasmoptera hutti | Nallachius americanus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Nemopteridae | Dilaridae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan (forewings) | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Australian Spoonwing
One of the few Australian nemopterids, with distinctive elongated hindwings. Found in arid and semi-arid regions of southern Australia.
Did You Know?
It is the only nemopterid genus found in Australia, making it biogeographically significant.
Pleasing Lacewing
A small and uncommon lacewing with feathery antennae in males. Larvae develop under bark feeding on wood-boring insect larvae.
Did You Know?
Male pleasing lacewings have elaborate feathered antennae used to detect female pheromones over long distances.