Wesmael's Brown Lacewing vs Giant African Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wesmael's Brown Lacewing | Giant African Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Wesmaelius subnebulosus | Palpares speciosus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm wingspan | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| 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.
Giant African Antlion
A massive African antlion with strikingly marked black-and-yellow wings. One of the largest neuropteran insects in the world.
Did You Know?
It is among the largest living neuropterans, with some individuals exceeding 13 cm in wingspan.