Round-necked Longhorn vs Split-Footed Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round-necked Longhorn | Split-Footed Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoclytus acuminatus | Nymphes myrmeleonides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Nymphidae |
| Size | 8-18 mm | 50-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America; invasive in Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Round-necked Longhorn
A reddish-brown cerambycid with narrow yellowish crossbands on the elytra, native to eastern North America but now invasive in parts of Europe. It breeds in freshly dead hardwood and is frequently found in stored firewood.
Did You Know?
This beetle has spread to Europe through the timber trade and is now established in parts of Italy and the Balkans.
Split-Footed Lacewing
A large Australian lacewing with a wingspan up to 70 mm and distinctive bilobed tarsi. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
This species belongs to an ancient lineage of lacewings found only in Australia, dating back over 150 million years.