Malagasy Lacewing vs Southwestern Corn Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Lacewing | Southwestern Corn Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysoperla madagascariensis | Diatraea grandiosella |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm body; 25-35 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Southern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Malagasy Lacewing
A delicate green insect with large, transparent wings bearing a fine network of veins. Adults have bright golden eyes and emit a foul odor when handled.
Did You Know?
Lacewing larvae are nicknamed 'aphid lions' because a single larva can consume up to 200 aphids per week.
Southwestern Corn Borer
A pale moth whose larvae bore into corn stalks and girdle stems from the inside, causing extensive lodging. It is a major corn pest in the southern Great Plains of the United States.
Did You Know?
Overwintering larvae girdle the corn stalk from the inside, deliberately weakening it so the stalk falls and provides insulated shelter.