Pleasing Lacewing vs Peruvian Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pleasing Lacewing | Peruvian Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nallachius americanus | Ameromyia lineata |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Dilaridae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Peru, Western South America |
| 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.
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.