European Antlion vs African Predatory Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Antlion | African Predatory Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euroleon nostras | Chrysopa pudica |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 16-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Antlion
A large neuropteran whose larvae build conical sand pits to trap ants and other small insects. Adults resemble damselflies but are weaker fliers.
Did You Know?
Antlion larvae can survive for months without food while waiting at the bottom of their sand traps.
African Predatory Lacewing
A robust lacewing found across tropical Africa in forested and cultivated areas. Adults and larvae both contribute to pest suppression.
Did You Know?
It is frequently collected in cocoa agroforestry systems where it helps control cocoa mirids.