Large Blue vs Lucasian Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Blue | Lucasian Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phengaris arion | Chrysopa lucasina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 38-52 mm wingspan | 14-20 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Southern Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Large Blue
A blue butterfly with distinctive black spots that has one of the most complex life cycles in the insect world. It was declared extinct in Britain in 1979 but has been successfully reintroduced.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars trick ants into carrying them into their nests, where they feed on ant larvae for ten months.
Lucasian Green Lacewing
A European green lacewing common in Mediterranean olive groves. Important natural enemy of the olive moth and olive psyllid.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most valuable natural enemies in Mediterranean olive cultivation.