North American Brown Lacewing vs Comstock's Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North American Brown Lacewing | Comstock's Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius ovalis | Chrysopa comanche |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm wingspan | 14-20 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southwestern United States, Northern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
North American Brown Lacewing
A common brown lacewing of North American deciduous forests. Frequently encountered on foliage in eastern woodlands during summer.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly collected hemerobiids in Malaise trap surveys across eastern forests.
Comstock's Green Lacewing
A medium-sized green lacewing native to the American Southwest. Frequently found in arid scrubland and desert-edge habitats.
Did You Know?
It thrives in hot, dry conditions that would stress most other lacewing species.