Hagen's Green Lacewing vs Six-spot Burnet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hagen's Green Lacewing | Six-spot Burnet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucochrysa pavida | Zygaena filipendulae |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Zygaenidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe, western 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.
Six-spot Burnet
A day-flying moth with metallic blue-black forewings bearing six crimson spots. Its bright colours warn predators of its cyanide-based chemical defences.
Did You Know?
Both the larvae and adults contain hydrogen cyanide, making them highly toxic to predators.