African Predatory Lacewing vs Ohlone Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Predatory Lacewing | Ohlone Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa pudica | Cicindela ohlone |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm wingspan | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa | Santa Cruz County, California, United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
African Predatory Lacewing
A robust lacewing found across tropical Africa in forested and cultivated areas. Adults and larvae both contribute to pest suppression.
Did You Know?
It is frequently collected in cocoa agroforestry systems where it helps control cocoa mirids.
Ohlone Tiger Beetle
One of the rarest tiger beetles in North America, known from only a handful of coastal terrace grassland sites near Santa Cruz, California. It has greenish-bronze elytra with thin white markings.
Did You Know?
Described as recently as 1993, it is found on fewer than 10 sites totaling less than 50 acres, making it one of the most geographically restricted insects in North America.