Jeweled Flower Mantis vs Trash-carrying Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jeweled Flower Mantis | Trash-carrying Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creobroter gemmatus | Chrysopa nigricornis |
| Order | Mantodea | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hymenopodidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 16-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jeweled Flower Mantis
A small, brilliantly colored mantis with green and cream body and striking green eyespots ringed with cream on its forewings. It is a jewel of the Asian tropics.
Did You Know?
Jeweled flower mantises have been observed preferentially hunting near ultraviolet-reflecting flowers, which attract the greatest number of pollinating insects.
Trash-carrying Lacewing
A North American green lacewing with dark antennae. Its larvae camouflage themselves by piling debris on their backs.
Did You Know?
Larvae stack the remains of consumed prey on their backs as both camouflage and defense.