Hagen's Dustywing vs Common Spongillafly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Dustywing | Common Spongillafly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coniopteryx hageniana | Sisyra fuscata |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Coniopterygidae | Sisyridae |
| Size | 3-4 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hagen's Dustywing
A minute dustywing found across Europe and known for its effectiveness against orchard mites. Easily overlooked due to its tiny size.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, it can consume dozens of mites per day.
Common Spongillafly
A small dark lacewing whose larvae are aquatic parasitoids of freshwater sponges. One of the few neuropterans with aquatic larval stages.
Did You Know?
Its larvae breathe underwater using specialized pointed mouthparts that also pierce sponge cells for feeding.