Common Antlion vs Giant Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Antlion | Giant Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmeleon immaculatus | Nothochrysa fulviceps |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Common Antlion
A delicate lacewing-like insect whose larvae are famous pit-trap predators. Adults are nocturnal and resemble slender damselflies.
Did You Know?
The larva flicks sand grains at prey to knock them back into its funnel-shaped pit trap.
Giant Green Lacewing
One of the largest European lacewings with a tawny head and green body. An uncommon species associated with old-growth deciduous forest.
Did You Know?
Its dependence on old-growth forest makes it an indicator species for ancient woodland habitats.