Pacific Brown Lacewing vs Ant-attended Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Brown Lacewing | Ant-attended Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius pacificus | Publilia concava |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm wingspan | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Western North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Ant-attended Treehopper
A small North American treehopper commonly tended by ants that harvest its honeydew secretions. In return, attending ants protect it from predators and parasitoids.
Did You Know?
Studies show that ant-tended colonies have significantly higher survival rates than untended ones, proving the mutualism is real.