Fever Fly vs Indian Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fever Fly | Indian Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dilophus febrilis | Chrysoperla zastrowi |
| Order | Diptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Bibionidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 13-19 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fever Fly
A small, shiny black march fly with spiny front tibiae used for digging. It was once believed to cause fevers in humans, hence its common name, though it is completely harmless.
Did You Know?
Its spiny front legs are used by females to dig into soil for egg-laying, an unusual adaptation among flies.
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.