Chilean Green Lacewing vs Nippon Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chilean Green Lacewing | Nippon Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysoperla externa | Chrysoperla nipponensis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 14-22 mm wingspan | 12-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America, Central America | Japan, South Korea, Eastern China |
| 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.
Nippon Green Lacewing
An East Asian member of the carnea species group found in Japan and Korea. Studied extensively for rice paddy pest management.
Did You Know?
Japanese researchers identified it as a distinct species through courtship vibration analysis in the 1990s.