Hagen's Dustywing vs Fimble Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Dustywing | Fimble Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coniopteryx hageniana | Hemerobius fenestratus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Coniopterygidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia |
| 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.
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.