Hagen's Green Lacewing vs Korean Water Scorpion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Green Lacewing | Korean Water Scorpion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucochrysa pavida | Laccotrephes japonensis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Nepidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Central America, South America | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| 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.
Korean Water Scorpion
A flat, leaf-shaped aquatic predator found in Japan and Korea. Despite its name, it is not a true scorpion but a true bug with raptorial forelegs. Breathes through a siphon-like tail appendage.
Did You Know?
The long breathing siphon at the rear works like a snorkel, allowing the water scorpion to breathe while remaining submerged and hidden among leaf litter.