Split-banded Owlfly vs Pacific Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Split-banded Owlfly | Pacific Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ascaloptynx appendiculatus | Hemerobius pacificus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Ascalaphidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 42-55 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern United States | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Split-banded Owlfly
A striking North American owlfly with a bold dark band across each forewing. Inhabits dry grasslands and open woodland in the eastern states.
Did You Know?
Males defend aerial territories and engage in dramatic dogfight-like chases with rival males.
Pacific Brown Lacewing
A brown lacewing native to western North America found in coniferous forests. Important natural enemy of hemlock and spruce adelgids.
Did You Know?
It is being studied as a potential biocontrol agent against the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid.