Pleasing Lacewing vs Split-Footed Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pleasing Lacewing | Split-Footed Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nallachius americanus | Nymphes myrmeleonides |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Dilaridae | Nymphidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 50-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Oceania |
| 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.
Split-Footed Lacewing
A large Australian lacewing with a wingspan up to 70 mm and distinctive bilobed tarsi. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
This species belongs to an ancient lineage of lacewings found only in Australia, dating back over 150 million years.