Hagen's Green Lacewing vs Giant Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Green Lacewing | Giant Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucochrysa pavida | Nothochrysa fulviceps |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
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.
Did You Know?
Its dependence on old-growth forest makes it an indicator species for ancient woodland habitats.