Slender Robber Fly vs Lutescent Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slender Robber Fly | Lutescent Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptogaster cylindrica | Hemerobius lutescens |
| Order | Diptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-12 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Slender Robber Fly
A delicate, narrow-bodied robber fly with an extremely slender abdomen. It hunts small insects among tall grass stems.
Did You Know?
Its thread-like abdomen makes it almost invisible when resting on grass stems.
Lutescent Brown Lacewing
A yellowish-brown lacewing found in European coniferous forests. Strongly associated with spruce and pine trees.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most important natural predators of spruce aphids in European forestry.