Fimble Brown Lacewing vs Italian Owlfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fimble Brown Lacewing | Italian Owlfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius fenestratus | Libelloides italicus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Ascalaphidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm wingspan | 20-25 mm body, 45-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia | Southern Europe |
| 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.
Italian Owlfly
A handsome owlfly with distinctive half-black, half-yellow hindwings. It is an agile predator of small flying insects in Mediterranean regions.
Did You Know?
Males perform aerial territorial displays, chasing rivals in spiraling flight patterns.