Comstock's Green Lacewing vs Western Fishfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comstock's Green Lacewing | Western Fishfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa comanche | Neohermes filicornis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm wingspan | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Northern Mexico | Western North 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.
Western Fishfly
A western North American fishfly with feathery antennae and brownish wings. Adults are attracted to lights near streams where their larvae develop.
Did You Know?
Fishflies are distinguished from dobsonflies by their feathery antennae and lack of massive mandibles in males.