Beaded Lacewing vs Telephone Pole Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Beaded Lacewing | Telephone Pole Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lomamyia latipennis | Micromalthus debilis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Berothidae | Micromalthidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Beaded Lacewing
A small lacewing whose larvae live inside termite nests and prey on the termite workers. Adults have distinctive beaded wing venation.
Did You Know?
Beaded lacewing larvae immobilize termites by releasing a toxic gas from their abdomen before consuming them.
Telephone Pole Beetle
The sole surviving member of an ancient beetle family dating back 200 million years.
Did You Know?
Larvae can reproduce by paedogenesis, giving live birth while still immature.