Common Brown Lacewing vs Paroster Subterranean Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Brown Lacewing | Paroster Subterranean Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius humulinus | Paroster macrosturtensis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Paroster Subterranean Beetle
A blind subterranean diving beetle from groundwater calcretes in the Western Australian arid zone. It is completely depigmented and lacks functional eyes.
Did You Know?
Multiple species of subterranean Paroster have evolved independently in isolated aquifers.