Palpares Antlion vs Pacific Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Palpares Antlion | Pacific Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palpares immensus | Hemerobius pacificus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Palpares Antlion
An enormous antlion from sub-Saharan Africa with strikingly patterned wings. Among the largest flying neuropterans on the continent.
Did You Know?
Its wingspan can reach 14 cm, rivaling some small dragonflies in size.
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.