Clouded Apollo vs Common Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clouded Apollo | Common Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parnassius mnemosyne | Hemerobius humulinus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 52-62 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Clouded Apollo
A delicate, semi-translucent white butterfly with dark wing veins and small dark spots. It flies slowly through woodland clearings in late spring.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings lack the typical scales found on most butterflies, giving them a ghostly appearance.
Common Brown Lacewing
A small brownish lacewing with mottled wings commonly found on deciduous trees. Adults and larvae both feed on aphids and other small insects.
Did You Know?
Unlike green lacewings, brown lacewing adults are also predatory and actively hunt small insects.