Nippon Green Lacewing vs Hagen's Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nippon Green Lacewing | Hagen's Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysoperla nipponensis | Coniopteryx hageniana |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm wingspan | 3-4 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Japan, South Korea, Eastern China | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Hagen's Dustywing
A minute dustywing found across Europe and known for its effectiveness against orchard mites. Easily overlooked due to its tiny size.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, it can consume dozens of mites per day.