Giant African Antlion vs Wesmael's Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant African Antlion | Wesmael's Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palpares speciosus | Wesmaelius subnebulosus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 10-16 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa, East Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant African Antlion
A massive African antlion with strikingly marked black-and-yellow wings. One of the largest neuropteran insects in the world.
Did You Know?
It is among the largest living neuropterans, with some individuals exceeding 13 cm in wingspan.
Wesmael's Brown Lacewing
A medium-sized brown lacewing with subtly patterned wings found across Europe. Frequent in gardens and deciduous woodland.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest lacewings to appear in spring, sometimes active as early as March.