Nervous Brown Lacewing vs Beaded Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nervous Brown Lacewing | Beaded Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Micromus variegatus | Lomamyia latipennis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Berothidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm wingspan | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nervous Brown Lacewing
A tiny mottled brown lacewing found across the Palearctic region. Despite its small size, it is an effective predator of aphid colonies.
Did You Know?
Its small size allows it to hunt in tight plant crevices that larger predators cannot reach.
Beaded Lacewing
A small lacewing whose larvae live inside termite nests and prey on the termite workers. Adults have distinctive beaded wing venation.
Did You Know?
Beaded lacewing larvae immobilize termites by releasing a toxic gas from their abdomen before consuming them.