Long-Necked Antlion vs Elegant Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-Necked Antlion | Elegant Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palpares libelluloides | Sympherobius elegans |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 100-110 mm wingspan | 5-8 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-Necked Antlion
One of the largest European antlions with a wingspan exceeding 100 mm and boldly patterned wings. Adults are strong fliers active during warm evenings.
Did You Know?
This is the largest neuropteran in Europe, with a wingspan rivaling many dragonfly species.
Elegant Brown Lacewing
A tiny, delicate brown lacewing found in bark crevices of broadleaved trees. One of the smallest hemerobiid species in Europe.
Did You Know?
At barely 5 mm wingspan, it is small enough to hunt insects living inside bark fissures.