Desert Lacewing vs Fimble Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Lacewing | Fimble Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysoperla comanche | Hemerobius fenestratus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Fimble Brown Lacewing
A small brown lacewing with fenestrate wing markings found in boreal forests. Associated with spruce and birch in northern latitudes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most cold-tolerant brown lacewings, found well into the subarctic zone.