North American Brown Lacewing vs Common Furniture Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North American Brown Lacewing | Common Furniture Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius ovalis | Anobium punctatum |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Ptinidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm wingspan | 2.7–4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, North America, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
North American Brown Lacewing
A common brown lacewing of North American deciduous forests. Frequently encountered on foliage in eastern woodlands during summer.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly collected hemerobiids in Malaise trap surveys across eastern forests.
Common Furniture Beetle
The most common cause of woodworm damage in buildings across Europe. Larvae bore through softwood and hardwood for three to five years before emerging.
Did You Know?
The characteristic round exit holes in old furniture are produced by the adults chewing their way out after pupation.