Comstock's Green Lacewing vs New Zealand Katipo Spider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comstock's Green Lacewing | New Zealand Katipo Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa comanche | Latrodectus katipo |
| Order | Neuroptera | Araneae |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Theridiidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm body |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Northern Mexico | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
New Zealand Katipo Spider
New Zealand's most venomous spider, found only on coastal sand dunes. Although an arachnid, it is one of New Zealand's most iconic invertebrates. The name katipo means night stinger in Maori. It is now critically rare due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Despite being closely related to the black widow and redback spiders, no human deaths from katipo bites have been recorded in New Zealand.