Small Brown Lacewing vs Discothyrea Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Brown Lacewing | Discothyrea Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Micromus angulatus | Discothyrea testacea |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm wingspan | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa | Southern Europe, North 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.
Discothyrea Ant
An extremely small and rarely seen ant with only a single-segmented antennal club, unique among ants. It nests deep in soil and rotting wood across southern Europe.
Did You Know?
Its single-segment antennal club is found in no other ant genus, making it instantly recognizable to myrmecologists.