Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing vs Long-horned Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing | Long-horned Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Croce filipennis | Distoleon tetragrammicus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Nemopteridae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm forewing; hindwings up to 80 mm | 30-40 mm body, 60-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Europe, North Africa |
| 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.
Long-horned Antlion
A large antlion with intricately patterned wings and long clubbed antennae. Unlike most antlions, the larvae do not build pit traps.
Did You Know?
Its larvae hide just beneath the sand surface and lunge at passing prey rather than using pit traps.