Neotropical Robber Fly vs Pacific Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Robber Fly | Pacific Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ommatius orenoquensis | Hemerobius pacificus |
| Order | Diptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 10-14 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | South America | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Robber Fly
A slender tropical robber fly found in South American lowland forests. It hunts from leaf tips in the forest understory.
Did You Know?
The genus Ommatius is one of the most species-rich robber fly genera in the tropics.
Pacific Brown Lacewing
A brown lacewing native to western North America found in coniferous forests. Important natural enemy of hemlock and spruce adelgids.
Did You Know?
It is being studied as a potential biocontrol agent against the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid.