Elegant Brown Lacewing vs Dusky Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elegant Brown Lacewing | Dusky Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sympherobius elegans | Chrysopa dorsalis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm wingspan | 14-20 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Southern Europe, Turkey |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Elegant Brown Lacewing
A tiny, delicate brown lacewing found in bark crevices of broadleaved trees. One of the smallest hemerobiid species in Europe.
Did You Know?
At barely 5 mm wingspan, it is small enough to hunt insects living inside bark fissures.
Dusky Green Lacewing
A green lacewing with a dark dorsal stripe running along the abdomen. Prefers wooded habitats across southern Europe.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few European lacewings that strongly prefers forested over open habitats.