Pacific Brown Lacewing vs European Antlion

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Pacific Brown Lacewing European Antlion
Scientific Name Hemerobius pacificus Euroleon nostras
Order Neuroptera Neuroptera
Family Hemerobiidae Myrmeleontidae
Size 10-14 mm wingspan 30-40 mm wingspan
Habitat Forests Beaches & Coastal
Diet Predators Pollen Feeders
Regions Western North America Europe, North Africa
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.

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Did You Know?

It is being studied as a potential biocontrol agent against the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid.

European Antlion

A large neuropteran whose larvae build conical sand pits to trap ants and other small insects. Adults resemble damselflies but are weaker fliers.

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Did You Know?

Antlion larvae can survive for months without food while waiting at the bottom of their sand traps.