Spoonwing Lacewing vs Bitter Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spoonwing Lacewing | Bitter Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemoptera bipennis | Theclinesthes miskini |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nemopteridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm body | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spoonwing Lacewing
A graceful insect with spatula-shaped hindwing extensions, giving it an ethereal appearance in flight. Common in Iberian Peninsula grasslands.
Did You Know?
The spoon-shaped hindwings create an unusual fluttering flight pattern that makes the insect difficult for predators to track.
Bitter Blue
Small blue and brown butterfly with spotted gray undersides. Commonly found around its host plant in Australian coastal areas.
Did You Know?
It is tended by several species of ants that protect the caterpillars in exchange for honeydew.