Common Brown Lacewing vs Beaded Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Brown Lacewing | Beaded Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius humulinus | Lomamyia latipennis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Berothidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Beaded Lacewing
A small lacewing whose larvae live inside termite nests and prey on the termite workers. Adults have distinctive beaded wing venation.
Did You Know?
Beaded lacewing larvae immobilize termites by releasing a toxic gas from their abdomen before consuming them.