Large Brown Lacewing vs Isabella's Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Brown Lacewing | Isabella's Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drepanepteryx phalaenoides | Parajapyx isabellae |
| Order | Neuroptera | Diplura |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Japygidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm wingspan | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Brown Lacewing
The largest European brown lacewing with distinctively hooked wing tips. Resembles a dead leaf when at rest on branches.
Did You Know?
Its hooked wing tips and brown mottling make it one of the best leaf mimics among lacewings.
Isabella's Dipluran
A soil-dwelling japygid dipluran found in temperate forests. It has small but functional forceps used for prey capture.
Did You Know?
It is among the smallest members of the Japygidae family.