Green Lacewing vs Pacific Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Lacewing | Pacific Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysoperla carnea | Hemerobius pacificus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm body, 30 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Lacewing
Delicate green insects with lace-like wings and golden eyes. Larvae are ferocious predators nicknamed "aphid lions." Widely used in biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Lacewing larvae are such effective predators they are nicknamed "aphid lions" — a single larva can devour 200 aphids per week during its development.
Pacific Brown Lacewing
A brown lacewing native to western North America found in coniferous forests. Important natural enemy of hemlock and spruce adelgids.
Did You Know?
It is being studied as a potential biocontrol agent against the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid.