Pleasing Lacewing Beetle vs Australian Owlfly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Pleasing Lacewing Beetle Australian Owlfly
Scientific Name Zenoa picea Suhpalacsa flavipes
Order Coleoptera Neuroptera
Family Synchroidae Ascalaphidae
Size 6-9 mm 40-55 mm wingspan
Habitat Woodlands Woodlands
Diet Fungus Feeders Predators
Regions North America Australia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Pleasing Lacewing Beetle

An uncommon beetle found only on fungus-covered deciduous trees.

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Did You Know?

Its family contains fewer than ten species worldwide.

Australian Owlfly

A large Australian owlfly with smoky wings and yellow legs. Active at dusk in open eucalyptus woodland and dry grassland.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the most commonly encountered owlflies at light traps across inland Australia.