Fimble Brown Lacewing vs European Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fimble Brown Lacewing | European Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius fenestratus | Euroleon nostras |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fimble Brown Lacewing
A small brown lacewing with fenestrate wing markings found in boreal forests. Associated with spruce and birch in northern latitudes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most cold-tolerant brown lacewings, found well into the subarctic zone.
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.