Bath White vs Fimble Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bath White | Fimble Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pontia daplidice | Hemerobius fenestratus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 42-52 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bath White
A white butterfly with bold green marbling on the underside of its hindwings. It is a rare migrant to northern Europe, appearing unpredictably in warm years.
Did You Know?
It was named after a specimen embroidered on a piece of needlework made by a young woman in Bath, England.
Fimble Brown Lacewing
A small brown lacewing with fenestrate wing markings found in boreal forests. Associated with spruce and birch in northern latitudes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most cold-tolerant brown lacewings, found well into the subarctic zone.