Chilean Green Lacewing vs Nervous Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chilean Green Lacewing | Nervous Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysoperla externa | Micromus variegatus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 14-22 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | South America, Central America | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chilean Green Lacewing
The most common green lacewing in South America with a broad distribution. Extensively used for biological control in Brazilian agriculture.
Did You Know?
Brazilian farmers rear millions of these lacewings annually for release in soybean and cotton fields.
Nervous Brown Lacewing
A tiny mottled brown lacewing found across the Palearctic region. Despite its small size, it is an effective predator of aphid colonies.
Did You Know?
Its small size allows it to hunt in tight plant crevices that larger predators cannot reach.