Indian Green Lacewing vs Ant Nest Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Green Lacewing | Ant Nest Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysoperla zastrowi | Paussus favieri |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 13-19 mm wingspan | 5-8mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Indian Green Lacewing
A green lacewing commonly found across the Indian subcontinent. Widely studied for biocontrol of cotton and rice pests.
Did You Know?
It is mass-reared in Indian laboratories for release in cotton fields as a biological control agent.
Ant Nest Beetle
A bizarre reddish-brown beetle with swollen club-shaped antennae that lives inside ant nests. It mimics ant chemical signals to avoid detection.
Did You Know?
It secretes chemicals from its antennae that drug the ants into a stupor allowing it to freely eat their brood.