Hagen's Green Lacewing vs Common Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Green Lacewing | Common Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucochrysa pavida | Hemerobius humulinus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Common Brown Lacewing
A small brownish lacewing with mottled wings commonly found on deciduous trees. Adults and larvae both feed on aphids and other small insects.
Did You Know?
Unlike green lacewings, brown lacewing adults are also predatory and actively hunt small insects.