Ribbon-winged Lacewing vs Red-winged Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ribbon-winged Lacewing | Red-winged Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemoptera coa | Tachypompilus ferrugineus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nemopteridae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan (forewings) | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Greece, Turkey, Aegean Islands | North America |
| 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.
Red-winged Spider Wasp
A large rusty-red spider wasp that hunts wolf spiders and other large ground spiders. It drags paralyzed prey across the ground to its burrow.
Did You Know?
Females can drag spiders many times their own weight across rough terrain to reach their nesting burrows.