Giant lacewing — size comparison

The giant lacewing has transparent spotted wings and a warm-coloured head. It inhabits shaded forest stream banks. Adults shelter beneath bridges, walkways and

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Length

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Giant lacewing

Osmylus fulvicephalus

ok. 25 mmAdult female
Body length

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The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Giant lacewingBody lengthapprox. 25 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Giant lacewing — size comparison — facts and sources

The giant lacewing has transparent spotted wings and a warm-coloured head. It inhabits shaded forest stream banks. Adults shelter beneath bridges, walkways and other moist refuges.

Adults and larvae prey on small soft-bodied insects. Larvae hunt beside and beneath water.

Adults occur late spring to summer; larvae overwinter.

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