Common Brown Lacewing vs Blue Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Brown Lacewing | Blue Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius humulinus | Carabus intricatus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 24-36mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Blue Ground Beetle
A large brilliant blue beetle with intricately sculptured elytra. It is a nocturnal predator of slugs and snails in ancient woodlands.
Did You Know?
It is strongly associated with ancient woodlands and its presence is used as an indicator of forest ecological health.