Conifer Brown Lacewing vs Indian Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conifer Brown Lacewing | Indian Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius pini | Chrysoperla zastrowi |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm wingspan | 13-19 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Conifer Brown Lacewing
A small brown lacewing closely associated with pine trees across Europe. Larvae are specialist predators of pine aphids.
Did You Know?
It shows a strong preference for Scots pine and is rarely found on other tree species.
Indian Green Lacewing
A green lacewing commonly found across the Indian subcontinent. Widely studied for biocontrol of cotton and rice pests.
Did You Know?
It is mass-reared in Indian laboratories for release in cotton fields as a biological control agent.