Hagen's Green Lacewing vs American Owlfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Green Lacewing | American Owlfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucochrysa pavida | Ululodes quadripunctatus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Ascalaphidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 20-30 mm body, 50-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Central America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hagen's Green Lacewing
A large neotropical lacewing with broad wings and pale green coloring. Found from Mexico through Central America to Brazil.
Did You Know?
Its larvae build particularly elaborate trash packets from lichen and prey remains for camouflage.
American Owlfly
A dragonfly-like neuropteran with split eyes and long knobbed antennae. It catches small insects on the wing during twilight flights.
Did You Know?
Its eyes are divided into upper and lower halves, allowing it to see both above and below simultaneously.