Comstock's Green Lacewing vs Psocid-like Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comstock's Green Lacewing | Psocid-like Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa comanche | Conwentzia psociformis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm wingspan | 3-4 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Northern Mexico | Europe, North Africa |
| 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.
Psocid-like Dustywing
A European dustywing named for its resemblance to psocids or booklice. Common on deciduous trees where it hunts mites on leaf surfaces.
Did You Know?
It is so small and moth-like that it was originally described as a psocid rather than a lacewing.