Woodland Pool Mosquito vs Pleasing Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Pool Mosquito | Pleasing Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes canadensis | Nallachius americanus |
| Order | Diptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Dilaridae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Woodland Pool Mosquito
A cold-hardy mosquito that breeds in snowmelt pools and temporary woodland streams. Larvae develop rapidly in ephemeral water bodies during spring.
Did You Know?
Eggs can survive freezing through winter and hatch immediately when submerged by spring snowmelt.
Pleasing Lacewing
A small and uncommon lacewing with feathery antennae in males. Larvae develop under bark feeding on wood-boring insect larvae.
Did You Know?
Male pleasing lacewings have elaborate feathered antennae used to detect female pheromones over long distances.