Stigmate Brown Lacewing vs Great Grey Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stigmate Brown Lacewing | Great Grey Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius stigma | Arctopsyche grandis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm wingspan | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Northern Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stigmate Brown Lacewing
A brown lacewing with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. Widespread in conifer-dominated forests of the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The dark wing stigma that gives it its name helps distinguish it from over 100 similar species.
Great Grey Sedge
One of the largest net-spinning caddisflies in North America with a wingspan over 40 mm. Larvae build robust catch-nets in powerful mountain torrents.
Did You Know?
Larvae are partially predatory, consuming small invertebrates trapped in their nets alongside organic debris.