Common Brown Lacewing vs Hoary Edge Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Brown Lacewing | Hoary Edge Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius humulinus | Achalarus lyciades |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 37-47 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern United States |
| 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.
Hoary Edge Skipper
A dark brown spread-wing skipper with a frosted white patch along the outer margin of the hindwing underside. Its fast darting flight makes it difficult to follow.
Did You Know?
The name 'hoary edge' refers to the silvery-white frosted margin that distinguishes it from similar dark skippers.