Marsh Treader vs Wesmael's Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marsh Treader | Wesmael's Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrometra stagnorum | Wesmaelius subnebulosus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hydrometridae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 10-16 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marsh Treader
An extremely slender, stick-like bug with a greatly elongated head. It walks slowly across floating vegetation and water surfaces at pond margins, probing for tiny prey.
Did You Know?
Its elongated head and rostrum give it a bizarre twig-like appearance, providing excellent camouflage among vegetation.
Wesmael's Brown Lacewing
A medium-sized brown lacewing with subtly patterned wings found across Europe. Frequent in gardens and deciduous woodland.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest lacewings to appear in spring, sometimes active as early as March.