Brazilian Antlion vs Pacific Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Antlion | Pacific Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmeleon brasiliensis | Hemerobius pacificus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Brazil, South America | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brazilian Antlion
A common South American antlion found in sandy cerrado and caatinga habitats. Its larval pit traps dot the sandy floors of sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
In the Brazilian cerrado, antlion pits are so abundant they have been used to estimate soil disturbance levels.
Pacific Brown Lacewing
A brown lacewing native to western North America found in coniferous forests. Important natural enemy of hemlock and spruce adelgids.
Did You Know?
It is being studied as a potential biocontrol agent against the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid.