Mantis Lacewing vs Tropical Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mantis Lacewing | Tropical Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mantispa perla | Heteroconis picticornis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 15-20mm | 4-6 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Tropical Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Tropical Dustywing
A tropical dustywing with banded antennae found in Asian and African lowland habitats. One of the larger species in the family.
Did You Know?
Its distinctively banded antennae make it one of the few dustywings identifiable without a microscope.