Peruvian Antlion vs Wesmael's Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peruvian Antlion | Wesmael's Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameromyia lineata | Wesmaelius subnebulosus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm wingspan | 10-16 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Peru, Western South America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Peruvian Antlion
A neotropical antlion found in dry inter-Andean valleys and coastal deserts. Adapted to extremely arid conditions.
Did You Know?
It thrives in some of the driest deserts in South America where few other neuropterans survive.
Wesmael's Brown Lacewing
A medium-sized brown lacewing with subtly patterned wings found across Europe. Frequent in gardens and deciduous woodland.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest lacewings to appear in spring, sometimes active as early as March.