Common Spongillafly vs Common Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Spongillafly | Common Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sisyra fuscata | Hemerobius humulinus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Sisyridae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Spongillafly
A small dark lacewing whose larvae are aquatic parasitoids of freshwater sponges. One of the few neuropterans with aquatic larval stages.
Did You Know?
Its larvae breathe underwater using specialized pointed mouthparts that also pierce sponge cells for feeding.
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.