Small Brown Lacewing vs Bath White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Brown Lacewing | Bath White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Micromus angulatus | Pontia daplidice |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm wingspan | 42-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Brown Lacewing
A tiny brown lacewing native to southern Europe and North Africa. Found in low herbaceous vegetation and grassy areas.
Did You Know?
Its preference for ground-level vegetation sets it apart from most tree-dwelling lacewing relatives.
Bath White
A white butterfly with bold green marbling on the underside of its hindwings. It is a rare migrant to northern Europe, appearing unpredictably in warm years.
Did You Know?
It was named after a specimen embroidered on a piece of needlework made by a young woman in Bath, England.