Tropical Dustywing vs Pleasing Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Dustywing | Pleasing Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heteroconis picticornis | Nallachius americanus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Coniopterygidae | Dilaridae |
| Size | 4-6 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Tropical Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Tropical Dustywing
A tropical dustywing with banded antennae found in Asian and African lowland habitats. One of the larger species in the family.
Did You Know?
Its distinctively banded antennae make it one of the few dustywings identifiable without a microscope.
Pleasing Lacewing
A small and uncommon lacewing with feathery antennae in males. Larvae develop under bark feeding on wood-boring insect larvae.
Did You Know?
Male pleasing lacewings have elaborate feathered antennae used to detect female pheromones over long distances.