Trash-carrying Lacewing vs Brazilian Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trash-carrying Lacewing | Brazilian Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa nigricornis | Myrmeleon brasiliensis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm wingspan | 50-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Brazil, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Trash-carrying Lacewing
A North American green lacewing with dark antennae. Its larvae camouflage themselves by piling debris on their backs.
Did You Know?
Larvae stack the remains of consumed prey on their backs as both camouflage and defense.
Brazilian Antlion
A common South American antlion found in sandy cerrado and caatinga habitats. Its larval pit traps dot the sandy floors of sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
In the Brazilian cerrado, antlion pits are so abundant they have been used to estimate soil disturbance levels.