Comstock's Green Lacewing vs Macromeris Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comstock's Green Lacewing | Macromeris Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa comanche | Entypus unifasciatus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm wingspan | 15-30 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Northern Mexico | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Comstock's Green Lacewing
A medium-sized green lacewing native to the American Southwest. Frequently found in arid scrubland and desert-edge habitats.
Did You Know?
It thrives in hot, dry conditions that would stress most other lacewing species.
Macromeris Spider Wasp
A large dark spider wasp with a single white or yellow band on the abdomen. It hunts large wolf spiders and trapdoor spiders across the Americas.
Did You Know?
Its single bright abdominal band makes it one of the most easily identified spider wasps in the field.