Fimble Brown Lacewing vs Indonesian Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fimble Brown Lacewing | Indonesian Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius fenestratus | Myrmeleon bore |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm wingspan | 45-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia | Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Philippines |
| 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.
Indonesian Antlion
A tropical antlion found across Southeast Asia and the Indo-Malayan archipelago. Its larvae create pit traps in sandy soil beneath shelters.
Did You Know?
In Southeast Asian villages, children often dig up the larvae to watch them rebuild their pits.