Green Protea Beetle vs Stigmate Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Protea Beetle | Stigmate Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Smaragdesthes oertzeni | Hemerobius stigma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 12-22 mm | 10-14 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Cameroon) | Europe, North America, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Protea Beetle
A small but brilliantly metallic green beetle found in Central African forests. It is a frequent visitor to flowering trees and shrubs. The elytra have a smooth, highly reflective surface.
Did You Know?
The intense green color of this beetle remains vivid even in preserved specimens, unlike many other insects whose colors fade.
Stigmate Brown Lacewing
A brown lacewing with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. Widespread in conifer-dominated forests of the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The dark wing stigma that gives it its name helps distinguish it from over 100 similar species.