Wesmael's Brown Lacewing vs Spoonwing Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wesmael's Brown Lacewing | Spoonwing Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Wesmaelius subnebulosus | Nemoptera bipennis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 10-16 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm body |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Spoonwing Lacewing
A graceful insect with spatula-shaped hindwing extensions, giving it an ethereal appearance in flight. Common in Iberian Peninsula grasslands.
Did You Know?
The spoon-shaped hindwings create an unusual fluttering flight pattern that makes the insect difficult for predators to track.