Cromwell Chafer Beetle vs Desert Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cromwell Chafer Beetle | Desert Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prodontria lewisii | Chrysoperla comanche |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 cm | 20-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | New Zealand | North America |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Cromwell Chafer Beetle
A small chafer beetle endemic to a tiny area near Cromwell in Central Otago, New Zealand. Adults are nocturnal and feed on native grasses.
Did You Know?
Its entire habitat is protected within an 81-hectare reserve, one of the smallest nature reserves created for an insect.
Desert Lacewing
A pale green lacewing adapted to arid environments of the American Southwest. Both adults and larvae are important predators of aphids and other small pests.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are called aphid lions because a single larva can consume hundreds of aphids before pupating.