Hagen's Green Lacewing vs European Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Green Lacewing | European Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucochrysa pavida | Euroleon nostras |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hagen's Green Lacewing
A large neotropical lacewing with broad wings and pale green coloring. Found from Mexico through Central America to Brazil.
Did You Know?
Its larvae build particularly elaborate trash packets from lichen and prey remains for camouflage.
European Antlion
A large neuropteran whose larvae build conical sand pits to trap ants and other small insects. Adults resemble damselflies but are weaker fliers.
Did You Know?
Antlion larvae can survive for months without food while waiting at the bottom of their sand traps.