Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle vs Large Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle | Large Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Claviger longicornis | Drepanepteryx phalaenoides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and Southern Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-horned Ant-loving Beetle
A minute, blind pselaphine rove beetle with elongate antennae relative to its body size. Like its congeners, it is an obligate myrmecophile entirely dependent on host ants for nutrition.
Did You Know?
The elongate antennae of this blind beetle serve as its primary sensory organs for navigating the total darkness of its underground ant-nest home.
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.