Ribbon-winged Lacewing vs Common Spongillafly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ribbon-winged Lacewing | Common Spongillafly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemoptera coa | Sisyra fuscata |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Nemopteridae | Sisyridae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan (forewings) | 6-10 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Greece, Turkey, Aegean Islands | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ribbon-winged Lacewing
A graceful Aegean lacewing with long ribbon-like hindwings and patterned forewings. Found on dry, flower-rich hillsides of Greek islands.
Did You Know?
It is a popular subject for nature photographers visiting the Greek islands in late spring.
Common Spongillafly
A small dark lacewing whose larvae are aquatic parasitoids of freshwater sponges. One of the few neuropterans with aquatic larval stages.
Did You Know?
Its larvae breathe underwater using specialized pointed mouthparts that also pierce sponge cells for feeding.