White-spotted Ichneumon vs Silky Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-spotted Ichneumon | Silky Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Compsocryptus texensis | Psychopsis illidgei |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Psychopsidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 30-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern United States, Mexico | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-spotted Ichneumon
A medium black ichneumon wasp with conspicuous white spots on the thorax and legs. It parasitizes spider egg sacs and caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ichneumon wasps adapted to the hot, dry conditions of the American Southwest.
Silky Lacewing
A beautiful Australian lacewing with large, rounded wings covered in intricate patterns resembling tree bark. It rests with wings flat against surfaces for camouflage.
Did You Know?
Silky lacewings belong to an ancient family with fossils dating back to the Jurassic period, over 160 million years ago.