Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing vs Peruvian Mantidfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing | Peruvian Mantidfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Croce filipennis | Anchieta fumosella |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Nemopteridae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm forewing; hindwings up to 80 mm | 16-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Peru, Bolivia, South America |
| 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.
Peruvian Mantidfly
A South American mantidfly found in Andean cloud forests and tropical lowlands. A secretive species rarely encountered by collectors.
Did You Know?
It is among the least studied mantidflies due to its rarity in collections and remote habitat.