Brunner's Stick Mantis vs Striped Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brunner's Stick Mantis | Striped Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brunneria borealis | Chrysopa pallens |
| Order | Mantodea | Neuroptera |
| Family | Coptopterygidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 6-8 cm | 14-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | Europe, East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Brunner's Stick Mantis
A slender stick-like mantis found in the southeastern United States. It is remarkable because only females are known and it reproduces by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
No male of this species has ever been found; all individuals are female clones.
Striped Green Lacewing
A pale green lacewing with a characteristic dark stripe along the body. Widely distributed across the Palearctic region.
Did You Know?
In Japan, it is one of the most frequently encountered lacewing species at mercury vapor light traps.