Sunda Colugo Fly vs Large Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Colugo Fly | Large Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megischus bicolor | Drepanepteryx phalaenoides |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Stephanidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm excluding ovipositor | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Thailand) | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sunda Colugo Fly
A parasitoid wasp with a slender body, extremely long ovipositor, and distinctively bicolored black and orange body. It drills into wood to parasitize beetle larvae hidden inside.
Did You Know?
The female's ovipositor can be twice the length of her body and she can detect beetle larvae hidden deep inside wood through vibrations.
Large Brown Lacewing
The largest European brown lacewing with distinctively hooked wing tips. Resembles a dead leaf when at rest on branches.
Did You Know?
Its hooked wing tips and brown mottling make it one of the best leaf mimics among lacewings.