Trash-carrying Lacewing vs Dune Spoonwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trash-carrying Lacewing | Dune Spoonwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa nigricornis | Halter halteratus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 16-24 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm wingspan (forewings) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Mediterranean Basin, North Africa |
| 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.
Dune Spoonwing
A small nemopterid with spoon-tipped hindwings found in coastal Mediterranean habitats. Commonly seen fluttering over sandy ground near the sea.
Did You Know?
The species name 'halteratus' refers to the haltere-like form of its modified hindwings.