Wesmael's Brown Lacewing vs Dusky-winged Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wesmael's Brown Lacewing | Dusky-winged Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Wesmaelius subnebulosus | Boloria natazhati |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm wingspan | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Alaska, Yukon, northern British Columbia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wesmael's Brown Lacewing
A medium-sized brown lacewing with subtly patterned wings found across Europe. Frequent in gardens and deciduous woodland.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest lacewings to appear in spring, sometimes active as early as March.
Dusky-winged Fritillary
A small fritillary butterfly with dark brown wings bearing orange spots and complex underside markings. It flies in remote mountain passes and high tundra. The species is named after Mount Natazhat in Alaska.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so restricted to high-altitude Arctic habitats that each mountain population may be genetically distinct.