Lutescent Brown Lacewing vs Bed Bug Hunter

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Lutescent Brown Lacewing Bed Bug Hunter
Scientific Name Hemerobius lutescens Reduvius personatus
Order Neuroptera Hemiptera
Family Hemerobiidae Reduviidae
Size 8-12 mm wingspan 16-19 mm
Habitat Forests Underground
Diet Predators Predators
Regions Europe, Northern Asia Europe, North America
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Lutescent Brown Lacewing

A yellowish-brown lacewing found in European coniferous forests. Strongly associated with spruce and pine trees.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the most important natural predators of spruce aphids in European forestry.

Bed Bug Hunter

An assassin bug whose nymph camouflages itself with dust and debris glued to its body.

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Did You Know?

Nymphs create a complete disguise coat of dust particles held by tiny hooked hairs.