Large Brown Lacewing vs Seashore Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Brown Lacewing | Seashore Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drepanepteryx phalaenoides | Anurida maritima |
| Order | Neuroptera | Collembola |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Neanuridae |
| Size | 18-28 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, North America |
| 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.
Seashore Springtail
A dark blue-black springtail found in dense clusters on rocky seashores at low tide. It survives tidal submersion by trapping air in its body hairs.
Did You Know?
It can survive being submerged by the tide for hours by breathing trapped air bubbles.