Margined Brown Lacewing vs Striped Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Margined Brown Lacewing | Striped Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius marginatus | Chrysopa pallens |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm wingspan | 14-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Margined Brown Lacewing
A European brown lacewing with darkened wing margins found in deciduous woodland. Common but often overlooked due to its small size.
Did You Know?
It is often found in old orchards where it helps suppress aphid populations on fruit trees.
Striped Green Lacewing
A pale green lacewing with a characteristic dark stripe along the body. Widely distributed across the Palearctic region.
Did You Know?
In Japan, it is one of the most frequently encountered lacewing species at mercury vapor light traps.