Eighty-eight Butterfly vs North American Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eighty-eight Butterfly | North American Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaethria clymena | Hemerobius ovalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-40mm | 9-13 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eighty-eight Butterfly
A small butterfly with striking black and white markings on its underwings that clearly spell out the number 88 or 89.
Did You Know?
The number 88 pattern on its wings is so precise that it appears to have been printed making it one of the most photographed butterflies.
North American Brown Lacewing
A common brown lacewing of North American deciduous forests. Frequently encountered on foliage in eastern woodlands during summer.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly collected hemerobiids in Malaise trap surveys across eastern forests.