Tasmanian Brown Lacewing vs Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tasmanian Brown Lacewing | Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Micromus tasmaniae | Anonconotus alpinus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 7-11 mm wingspan | 15-22 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Meadows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands | Alps, Western Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tasmanian Brown Lacewing
A small Australian brown lacewing that has become a globally significant biocontrol agent. Widely studied for its effectiveness against crop aphids.
Did You Know?
A single adult can eat over 100 aphids per week, making it highly valued in Australian agriculture.
Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper
A small, flightless bush-cricket of high alpine meadows. Its green and brown coloring provides camouflage among mountain grasses.
Did You Know?
Males produce a distinctive song by rubbing their forewings together that carries far in thin mountain air.