North American Brown Lacewing vs Indonesian Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North American Brown Lacewing | Indonesian Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius ovalis | Myrmeleon bore |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm wingspan | 45-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Indonesian Antlion
A tropical antlion found across Southeast Asia and the Indo-Malayan archipelago. Its larvae create pit traps in sandy soil beneath shelters.
Did You Know?
In Southeast Asian villages, children often dig up the larvae to watch them rebuild their pits.