Conifer Brown Lacewing vs Cascades Stonefly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Conifer Brown Lacewing Cascades Stonefly
Scientific Name Hemerobius pini Doroneuria theodora
Order Neuroptera Plecoptera
Family Hemerobiidae Perlidae
Size 8-12 mm wingspan 22-30 mm
Habitat Farmland Rivers & Streams
Diet Predators Predators
Regions Europe, Northern Asia North America
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Conifer Brown Lacewing

A small brown lacewing closely associated with pine trees across Europe. Larvae are specialist predators of pine aphids.

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Did You Know?

It shows a strong preference for Scots pine and is rarely found on other tree species.

Cascades Stonefly

A large predatory stonefly endemic to Cascade Range streams. Nymphs inhabit cold boulder-strewn torrents at moderate elevations.

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Did You Know?

Adults drum their abdomens on streamside surfaces to communicate with potential mates.