Mantis Lacewing vs Spring Dor Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mantis Lacewing | Spring Dor Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mantispa perla | Geotrupes vernalis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-20mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mantis Lacewing
A delicate insect with mantis-like raptorial forelegs and lace-like wings. An ambush predator of small insects.
Did You Know?
Larvae enter spider egg sacs and consume all the eggs, emerging as adults from the silk cocoon.
Spring Dor Beetle
A medium-sized, metallic blue-green to violet dung beetle active in spring. Unlike other dor beetles, the metallic coloration is visible dorsally. It digs deep burrows provisioned with dung for its larvae.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, this beetle is actually most active in autumn in many parts of its range.