Hagen's Green Lacewing vs Hairy Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Green Lacewing | Hairy Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucochrysa pavida | Brachytron pratense |
| Order | Neuroptera | Odonata |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 54-63mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe |
| 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.
Hairy Dragonfly
The earliest-emerging hawker dragonfly in Europe, with a distinctively hairy thorax. Males have blue and green markings on a dark body. It flies along ditches and reed-fringed waterways.
Did You Know?
It emerges up to two months earlier than other hawkers, giving it exclusive access to spring insect prey.