Neotropical Army Ant Guest vs Common Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Army Ant Guest | Common Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ecitomorpha nevermanni | Hemerobius humulinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, Northern South America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Neotropical Army Ant Guest
A remarkable myrmecophilous rove beetle that lives with Eciton army ants in Central America. Its body closely mimics the shape and size of its ant hosts.
Did You Know?
It runs in the army ant raiding columns alongside thousands of ants without being detected as an intruder.
Common Brown Lacewing
A small brownish lacewing with mottled wings commonly found on deciduous trees. Adults and larvae both feed on aphids and other small insects.
Did You Know?
Unlike green lacewings, brown lacewing adults are also predatory and actively hunt small insects.