Large Brown Lacewing vs Smoky Rubyspot
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Brown Lacewing | Smoky Rubyspot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drepanepteryx phalaenoides | Hetaerina titia |
| Order | Neuroptera | Odonata |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm wingspan | 38-48 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America, Central 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.
Smoky Rubyspot
A damselfly with dark smoky wings and amber-red basal patches in males. It is found along forested streams in the eastern United States and Mexico.
Did You Know?
Its wings are much darker and smokier than those of its relative, the American Rubyspot.