Large Brown Lacewing vs Spotted-Winged Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Brown Lacewing | Spotted-Winged Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Drepanepteryx phalaenoides | Dendroleon pantherinus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm wingspan | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Spotted-Winged Antlion
A large antlion with distinctive spotted wings found in old-growth forests. Its larvae hide in tree-hole detritus rather than building sand pits.
Did You Know?
This antlion is unusual because its larvae ambush prey in tree hollows rather than digging pits in sand.