Splendid Rove Beetle vs Lutescent Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Rove Beetle | Lutescent Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus splendens | Hemerobius lutescens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 8-12 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Splendid Rove Beetle
A large, shiny black rove beetle associated with mammal dung. Found across European pasturelands. An effective predator of dung fly larvae.
Did You Know?
One of the largest European Philonthus species, making it a dominant predator within dung communities.
Lutescent Brown Lacewing
A yellowish-brown lacewing found in European coniferous forests. Strongly associated with spruce and pine trees.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most important natural predators of spruce aphids in European forestry.