Indian Mole Cricket vs Malagasy Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Mole Cricket | Malagasy Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllotalpa krishnani | Chrysoperla madagascariensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 12-20 mm body; 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | India | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Mole Cricket
A mole cricket endemic to the Indian subcontinent found in irrigated crop fields. It damages seedling roots in rice nurseries and vegetable plots.
Did You Know?
Farmers in southern India locate its burrows by following the churring song to the source and flooding the tunnel to extract it.
Malagasy Lacewing
A delicate green insect with large, transparent wings bearing a fine network of veins. Adults have bright golden eyes and emit a foul odor when handled.
Did You Know?
Lacewing larvae are nicknamed 'aphid lions' because a single larva can consume up to 200 aphids per week.