Lutescent Brown Lacewing vs Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lutescent Brown Lacewing | Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius lutescens | Croce filipennis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm wingspan | 15-20 mm forewing; hindwings up to 80 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lutescent Brown Lacewing
A yellowish-brown lacewing found in European coniferous forests. Strongly associated with spruce and pine trees.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most important natural predators of spruce aphids in European forestry.
Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
A bizarre nemopterid with extremely long, thread-like hindwings. Males have hindwings that can be several times their body length.
Did You Know?
Its hindwings can be four times longer than the forewings, trailing behind like fine threads.