Kenyan Green Lacewing vs Tiger Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Kenyan Green Lacewing Tiger Beetle
Scientific Name Chrysoperla agilis Cicindela hybrida
Order Neuroptera Coleoptera
Family Chrysopidae Cicindelidae
Size 12-17 mm wingspan 11-16mm
Habitat Mountains Beaches & Coastal
Diet Predators Predators
Regions East Africa, Southern Europe Europe, Asia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Kenyan Green Lacewing

A recently described species from the carnea complex found in East African highlands. Occurs in both natural and cultivated habitats.

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Did You Know?

It was only separated from Chrysoperla carnea as a valid species in 2015.

Tiger Beetle

A fast-running bronze-green tiger beetle with cream markings. One of the fastest running insects relative to size.

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Did You Know?

Runs so fast that its visual system cannot keep up, forcing it to stop and relocate prey between sprints.