Bush Giant Dragonfly vs Stigmate Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bush Giant Dragonfly | Stigmate Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Uropetala carovei | Hemerobius stigma |
| Order | Odonata | Neuroptera |
| Family | Petaluridae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 80-90 mm body length, 130 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand) | Europe, North America, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bush Giant Dragonfly
New Zealand's largest dragonfly and one of the most ancient dragonfly lineages in the world. Its larvae live in burrows in muddy seepages in native bush for several years. Adults patrol forest clearings and can be heard before they are seen due to their loud wing noise.
Did You Know?
The larvae dig burrows in muddy hillsides and ambush prey from the entrance, spending up to seven years underground before emerging as adults.
Stigmate Brown Lacewing
A brown lacewing with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. Widespread in conifer-dominated forests of the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The dark wing stigma that gives it its name helps distinguish it from over 100 similar species.