Indian Green Lacewing vs Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Green Lacewing | Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysoperla zastrowi | Myrmeleon formicarius |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 13-19 mm wingspan | 30-35 mm body (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Antlion
Larvae build conical sand pit traps to catch ants and other small insects. The larva waits buried at the bottom and flicks sand at prey trying to escape up the slopes.
Did You Know?
Antlion larvae engineer their sand traps using physics — they build at the exact angle of repose so any disturbance causes an avalanche, sweeping prey to the bottom.