African Predatory Lacewing vs Tropical Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Predatory Lacewing | Tropical Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa pudica | Heteroconis picticornis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm wingspan | 4-6 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa | Tropical Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Tropical Dustywing
A tropical dustywing with banded antennae found in Asian and African lowland habitats. One of the larger species in the family.
Did You Know?
Its distinctively banded antennae make it one of the few dustywings identifiable without a microscope.