Hagen's Dustywing vs Dicromantispa Mantidfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Dustywing | Dicromantispa Mantidfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coniopteryx hageniana | Dicromantispa sayi |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Coniopterygidae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm wingspan | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Dicromantispa Mantidfly
A brown mantidfly found across eastern North America in forested habitats. Named after the eminent entomologist Thomas Say.
Did You Know?
Females lay thousands of eggs on stalks, but only larvae that find spider egg sacs survive.