Norfolk Hawker vs Desert Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Norfolk Hawker | Desert Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anaciaeschna isosceles | Chrysoperla comanche |
| Order | Odonata | Neuroptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 62-67mm | 20-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Norfolk Hawker
A large brown hawker dragonfly with distinctive green eyes and a yellow triangle on the second abdominal segment. It is associated with grazing marshes containing the water soldier plant.
Did You Know?
It depends on the water soldier plant for egg-laying, making it vulnerable to the loss of this aquatic plant.
Desert Lacewing
A pale green lacewing adapted to arid environments of the American Southwest. Both adults and larvae are important predators of aphids and other small pests.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are called aphid lions because a single larva can consume hundreds of aphids before pupating.