Silky Lacewing vs Pleasing Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silky Lacewing | Pleasing Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psychopsis illidgei | Nallachius americanus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Psychopsidae | Dilaridae |
| Size | 30-50 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Silky Lacewing
A beautiful Australian lacewing with large, rounded wings covered in intricate patterns resembling tree bark. It rests with wings flat against surfaces for camouflage.
Did You Know?
Silky lacewings belong to an ancient family with fossils dating back to the Jurassic period, over 160 million years ago.
Pleasing Lacewing
A small and uncommon lacewing with feathery antennae in males. Larvae develop under bark feeding on wood-boring insect larvae.
Did You Know?
Male pleasing lacewings have elaborate feathered antennae used to detect female pheromones over long distances.