Common Brown Lacewing vs Dune Spoonwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Brown Lacewing | Dune Spoonwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius humulinus | Halter halteratus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 20-28 mm wingspan (forewings) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Mediterranean Basin, North Africa |
| 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.
Dune Spoonwing
A small nemopterid with spoon-tipped hindwings found in coastal Mediterranean habitats. Commonly seen fluttering over sandy ground near the sea.
Did You Know?
The species name 'halteratus' refers to the haltere-like form of its modified hindwings.