Large Square-headed Wasp vs Trash-carrying Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Square-headed Wasp | Trash-carrying Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectemnius cephalotes | Chrysopa nigricornis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 16-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Square-headed Wasp
A large solitary wasp that nests in dead wood and provisions its nest with captured flies. Has a distinctively large, square-shaped head. Common in gardens and woodland.
Did You Know?
Nests in old beetle holes in dead wood, stocking each cell with paralyzed flies for its developing larvae.
Trash-carrying Lacewing
A North American green lacewing with dark antennae. Its larvae camouflage themselves by piling debris on their backs.
Did You Know?
Larvae stack the remains of consumed prey on their backs as both camouflage and defense.