Oak Pinhole Borer vs Common Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Pinhole Borer | Common Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypus cylindrus | Hemerobius humulinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Pinhole Borer
A tiny ambrosia beetle that bores into oak trees and cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. The only European species of its subfamily. Males guard the tunnel entrance.
Did You Know?
One of the few farming insects in Europe, cultivating fungal crops inside tunnels bored into oak wood.
Common Brown Lacewing
A small brownish lacewing with mottled wings commonly found on deciduous trees. Adults and larvae both feed on aphids and other small insects.
Did You Know?
Unlike green lacewings, brown lacewing adults are also predatory and actively hunt small insects.