Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing vs Oak Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing | Oak Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Croce filipennis | Meconema thalassinum |
| Order | Neuroptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Nemopteridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm forewing; hindwings up to 80 mm | 12-17mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| 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.
Oak Bush-cricket
A slender, pale green bush-cricket found in tree canopies. It is nocturnal and rarely flies despite having fully developed wings. Females have a long, upcurved ovipositor.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few predatory katydids in Europe, hunting aphids and caterpillars at night.