Pleasing Lacewing vs Cylindrical Bark Hister
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pleasing Lacewing | Cylindrical Bark Hister |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nallachius americanus | Teretrius fabricii |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dilaridae | Histeridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America (introduced) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Pleasing Lacewing
A small and uncommon lacewing with feathery antennae in males. Larvae develop under bark feeding on wood-boring insect larvae.
Did You Know?
Male pleasing lacewings have elaborate feathered antennae used to detect female pheromones over long distances.
Cylindrical Bark Hister
A tiny, cylindrical hister beetle that lives under bark of dead trees. Its elongated shape allows it to follow bark beetle tunnels.
Did You Know?
It was intentionally introduced to North America from Europe to help control the smaller European elm bark beetle.