Lameere's Longhorn vs Madagascan Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lameere's Longhorn | Madagascan Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloridolum lameerei | Ankylopteryx octopunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 20-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Philippines (Mindanao) | Madagascar, Tropical Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Lameere's Longhorn
A rare metallic blue-green cerambycid described from the forests of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is known from very few museum specimens. The pronotum bears conspicuous lateral spines.
Did You Know?
Named after the Belgian entomologist Auguste Lameere, who monographed the Prioninae subfamily.
Madagascan Green Lacewing
A delicate green lacewing found in Madagascan forests with transparent wings. Adults and larvae are important predators of aphids and other small pests.
Did You Know?
Larvae camouflage themselves by piling debris and prey remains on their backs.