North American Brown Lacewing vs Indian Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North American Brown Lacewing | Indian Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemerobius ovalis | Chrysoperla zastrowi |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Hemerobiidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm wingspan | 13-19 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Indian Green Lacewing
A green lacewing commonly found across the Indian subcontinent. Widely studied for biocontrol of cotton and rice pests.
Did You Know?
It is mass-reared in Indian laboratories for release in cotton fields as a biological control agent.