Stigmate Brown Lacewing vs Mexican Antlion

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Stigmate Brown Lacewing	Mexican Antlion
Scientific Name	Hemerobius stigma	Vella americana
Order	Neuroptera	Neuroptera
Family	Hemerobiidae	Myrmeleontidae
Size	10-14 mm wingspan	65-85 mm wingspan
Habitat	Forests	Deserts & Drylands
Diet	Omnivores	Predators
Regions	Europe, North America, Northern Asia	Southwestern United States, Mexico
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.

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The dark wing stigma that gives it its name helps distinguish it from over 100 similar species.

A robust antlion found across the southern United States and Mexico. Recognized by its large size and boldly marked forewings.

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Adults are surprisingly strong fliers for antlions and actively hunt small moths at dusk.