Corvus Skipper vs Pale Green Lacewing

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Corvus Skipper Pale Green Lacewing
Scientific Name Trapezites symmomus Chrysoperla pallida
Order Lepidoptera Neuroptera
Family Hesperiidae Chrysopidae
Size 3-4 cm wingspan 12-18 mm wingspan
Habitat Wetlands Underground
Diet Nectar Feeders Nectar Feeders
Regions Australia Europe, Western Asia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Corvus Skipper

A robust dark skipper butterfly with orange-spotted wings found in sedge-rich wetlands. It is endemic to southeastern Australia and Tasmania.

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Did You Know?

The caterpillars build tubular silk shelters among sedge leaves and emerge only to feed at night.

Pale Green Lacewing

A light-colored lacewing recently distinguished from the carnea species complex. Identified partly by its unique courtship vibration signals.

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Did You Know?

It was only recognized as a separate species in 2001 based on vibrational song differences.