Mantis Lacewing vs Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mantis Lacewing | Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mantispa perla | Croce filipennis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 15-20mm | 15-20 mm forewing; hindwings up to 80 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mantis Lacewing
A delicate insect with mantis-like raptorial forelegs and lace-like wings. An ambush predator of small insects.
Did You Know?
Larvae enter spider egg sacs and consume all the eggs, emerging as adults from the silk cocoon.
Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
A bizarre nemopterid with extremely long, thread-like hindwings. Males have hindwings that can be several times their body length.
Did You Know?
Its hindwings can be four times longer than the forewings, trailing behind like fine threads.