Klamath Weed Beetle vs North American Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Klamath Weed Beetle | North American Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysolina quadrigemina | Hemerobius ovalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 9-13 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe (native), introduced to North America, Australia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Klamath Weed Beetle
A dark bronze to coppery-brown beetle with a convex, heavily punctured body. It was introduced to control the invasive Klamath weed (St. John's wort) and became a classic biocontrol success story.
Did You Know?
Its introduction to California in the 1940s reduced Klamath weed infestations by over 99%, saving millions of acres of rangeland.
North American Brown Lacewing
A common brown lacewing of North American deciduous forests. Frequently encountered on foliage in eastern woodlands during summer.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly collected hemerobiids in Malaise trap surveys across eastern forests.