Large Brown Lacewing vs Long-horned Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Brown Lacewing | Long-horned Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drepanepteryx phalaenoides | Distoleon tetragrammicus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm body, 60-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, North Africa |
| 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.
Long-horned Antlion
A large antlion with intricately patterned wings and long clubbed antennae. Unlike most antlions, the larvae do not build pit traps.
Did You Know?
Its larvae hide just beneath the sand surface and lunge at passing prey rather than using pit traps.