Nervous Brown Lacewing vs Nippon Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nervous Brown Lacewing | Nippon Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Micromus variegatus | Chrysoperla nipponensis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm wingspan | 12-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Japan, South Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nervous Brown Lacewing
A tiny mottled brown lacewing found across the Palearctic region. Despite its small size, it is an effective predator of aphid colonies.
Did You Know?
Its small size allows it to hunt in tight plant crevices that larger predators cannot reach.
Nippon Green Lacewing
An East Asian member of the carnea species group found in Japan and Korea. Studied extensively for rice paddy pest management.
Did You Know?
Japanese researchers identified it as a distinct species through courtship vibration analysis in the 1990s.