Psocid-like Dustywing vs Kentish Glory Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Psocid-like Dustywing | Kentish Glory Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conwentzia psociformis | Endromis versicolora |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coniopterygidae | Endromidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm wingspan | 55-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Psocid-like Dustywing
A European dustywing named for its resemblance to psocids or booklice. Common on deciduous trees where it hunts mites on leaf surfaces.
Did You Know?
It is so small and moth-like that it was originally described as a psocid rather than a lacewing.
Kentish Glory Moth
A day-flying moth once widespread in England but now extinct there.
Did You Know?
Males detect females from over a kilometer away using feathered antennae.