Split-Footed Lacewing vs Lutescent Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Split-Footed Lacewing | Lutescent Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nymphes myrmeleonides | Hemerobius lutescens |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Nymphidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Split-Footed Lacewing
A large Australian lacewing with a wingspan up to 70 mm and distinctive bilobed tarsi. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
This species belongs to an ancient lineage of lacewings found only in Australia, dating back over 150 million years.
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.