Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing vs Creeping Water Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing | Creeping Water Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Croce filipennis | Ilyocoris cimicoides |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nemopteridae | Naucoridae |
| Size | 15-20 mm forewing; hindwings up to 80 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
A bizarre nemopterid with extremely long, thread-like hindwings. Males have hindwings that can be several times their body length.
Did You Know?
Its hindwings can be four times longer than the forewings, trailing behind like fine threads.
Creeping Water Bug
A robust aquatic bug that crawls along pond bottoms and delivers a painful bite.
Did You Know?
Its forelegs are powerfully built raptorial limbs for seizing prey.