Palpares Antlion vs Spoonwing Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Palpares Antlion | Spoonwing Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palpares immensus | Nemoptera bipennis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 100-140 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm body |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Europe |
| 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.
Spoonwing Lacewing
A graceful insect with spatula-shaped hindwing extensions, giving it an ethereal appearance in flight. Common in Iberian Peninsula grasslands.
Did You Know?
The spoon-shaped hindwings create an unusual fluttering flight pattern that makes the insect difficult for predators to track.