Ponderous Borer vs Elegant Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ponderous Borer | Elegant Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichocnemis spiculatus | Sympherobius elegans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 5-8 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western United States, British Columbia | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ponderous Borer
One of the largest cerambycids in North America, this prionine breeds in the roots and lower trunks of dead ponderosa pines. Adults are dark brown with a somewhat rough body surface. They are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Larval development can take up to six years in dry dead wood, one of the longest development times for any beetle.
Elegant Brown Lacewing
A tiny, delicate brown lacewing found in bark crevices of broadleaved trees. One of the smallest hemerobiid species in Europe.
Did You Know?
At barely 5 mm wingspan, it is small enough to hunt insects living inside bark fissures.