Gatekeeper vs Seven-spotted Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gatekeeper | Seven-spotted Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyronia tithonus | Chrysopa septempunctata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 34-38 mm wingspan | 14-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Southern Europe | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gatekeeper
A common warm-brown butterfly often seen basking on hedgerow flowers in high summer. It has distinctive twin white pupils within the eye-spots on its forewings.
Did You Know?
Its alternative name 'Hedge Brown' reflects its strong association with hedgerow habitats.
Seven-spotted Green Lacewing
A green lacewing marked with seven dark spots on its head. Common across Europe and temperate Asia in vegetated habitats.
Did You Know?
The seven head spots are used to distinguish it from over a dozen similar European species.