Giant Green Lacewing vs Australian Mantidfly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Giant Green Lacewing Australian Mantidfly
Scientific Name Nothochrysa fulviceps Campion australis
Order Neuroptera Neuroptera
Family Chrysopidae Mantispidae
Size 25-35 mm wingspan 16-24 mm wingspan
Habitat Woodlands Woodlands
Diet Wood Feeders Parasitoids
Regions Central Europe, Northern Europe Australia
Conservation Near Threatened Least Concern

Giant Green Lacewing

One of the largest European lacewings with a tawny head and green body. An uncommon species associated with old-growth deciduous forest.

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Did You Know?

Its dependence on old-growth forest makes it an indicator species for ancient woodland habitats.

Australian Mantidfly

An Australian mantidfly found in eucalyptus forests and dry woodland. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights at night.

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Did You Know?

It is the most commonly recorded mantidfly species in southeastern Australian light-trap studies.