Rock Ant vs Common Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rock Ant | Common Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Temnothorax rugatulus | Hemerobius humulinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western United States, Mexico | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rock Ant
A tiny dark ant that nests in rock crevices at high elevations in western North America. Colonies contain about 200 workers and exhibit collective decision-making. Workers are dark brown with rugose sculpture on the body.
Did You Know?
Studies showed that about 40% of workers in a colony are consistently inactive, serving as a reserve labor force.
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.