Large Gold Rove Beetle vs Hagen's Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Gold Rove Beetle | Hagen's Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Staphylinus caesareus | Leucochrysa pavida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 17-25 mm | 20-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Gold Rove Beetle
A large and handsome rove beetle with golden pubescence on its thorax and bright orange abdominal bands. It is an aggressive predator of carrion-feeding insects.
Did You Know?
Its species name caesareus means imperial, referring to its regal golden markings.
Hagen's Green Lacewing
A large neotropical lacewing with broad wings and pale green coloring. Found from Mexico through Central America to Brazil.
Did You Know?
Its larvae build particularly elaborate trash packets from lichen and prey remains for camouflage.