Polyphemus Moth vs Common Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Polyphemus Moth | Common Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antheraea polyphemus | Hemerobius humulinus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | Wingspan 100-150mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Polyphemus Moth
A large tan moth with prominent purple-ringed eyespots on its hindwings. It is named after the cyclops Polyphemus from Greek mythology.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can eat 86000 times its weight in food in the two months before it pupates.
Common Brown Lacewing
A small brownish lacewing with mottled wings commonly found on deciduous trees. Adults and larvae both feed on aphids and other small insects.
Did You Know?
Unlike green lacewings, brown lacewing adults are also predatory and actively hunt small insects.