Woodland Brown vs Large Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Brown | Large Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lopinga achine | Drepanepteryx phalaenoides |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 48-56 mm wingspan | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and eastern Europe, temperate Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Woodland Brown
A large brown butterfly with prominent yellow-ringed eyespots along the margins of both wings. It is one of Europe's most threatened butterflies due to changes in woodland management.
Did You Know?
It requires a very specific habitat of partially shaded grassy woodland that is now vanishingly rare.
Large Brown Lacewing
The largest European brown lacewing with distinctively hooked wing tips. Resembles a dead leaf when at rest on branches.
Did You Know?
Its hooked wing tips and brown mottling make it one of the best leaf mimics among lacewings.