Pacific Brown Lacewing vs Pasimachus Flat Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Brown Lacewing | Pasimachus Flat Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius pacificus | Pasimachus depressus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm wingspan | 22-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Western North America | Southeastern United States |
| 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.
Pasimachus Flat Ground Beetle
A large, broad, flattened shiny black beetle with massive mandibles and distinctive blue-margined elytra. It is one of the most imposing ground beetles in North America.
Did You Know?
Its immensely powerful mandibles can easily pierce through the tough exoskeleton of other beetles, and it has been observed killing and eating June bugs and other scarabs.