Bog Hawker vs Small Brown Lacewing

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Bog Hawker Small Brown Lacewing
Scientific Name Aeshna subarctica Micromus angulatus
Order Odonata Neuroptera
Family Aeshnidae Hemerobiidae
Size 62-70 mm 6-9 mm wingspan
Habitat Underground Underground
Diet Predators Herbivores
Regions Europe, Asia Southern Europe, North Africa
Conservation Near Threatened Least Concern

Bog Hawker

A rare hawker dragonfly restricted to acidic Sphagnum bogs in northern regions.

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Did You Know?

Its larvae develop in cold acidic bog pools over two to three years.

Small Brown Lacewing

A tiny brown lacewing native to southern Europe and North Africa. Found in low herbaceous vegetation and grassy areas.

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Did You Know?

Its preference for ground-level vegetation sets it apart from most tree-dwelling lacewing relatives.