Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly vs Common Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly | Common Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga kirbyi | Hemerobius humulinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly
A large, robustly built Australian sawfly with a bright scarlet to red-orange abdomen and dark head and thorax. Its spitfire larvae feed on eucalyptus in tight clusters.
Did You Know?
Adult females demonstrate rare parental care for an insect by guarding their egg batch and early-instar larvae on the eucalyptus leaf.
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.