Fimble Brown Lacewing vs Hispaniolan Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fimble Brown Lacewing | Hispaniolan Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius fenestratus | Papilio aristodemus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm wingspan | 90-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia | Hispaniola, Florida Keys, Cuba |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Hispaniolan Swallowtail
A large swallowtail butterfly found in the Caribbean with yellow and dark brown wings. Several subspecies are endemic to different islands.
Did You Know?
The Florida Keys subspecies ponceanus is one of the rarest butterflies in the United States.