Owlfly vs Stately Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Owlfly | Stately Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libelloides coccajus | Chrysopa walkeri |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Ascalaphidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm body, 50 mm wingspan | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Owlfly
Dragonfly-like neuropterans with large eyes and clubbed antennae. Fast aerial predators that catch prey in flight. Often found in Mediterranean meadows at dusk.
Did You Know?
Owlflies look like a hybrid between a dragonfly and a butterfly — they have large dragonfly-like eyes with striking clubbed antennae found nowhere else in the insect world.
Stately Green Lacewing
A large green lacewing found in Australian woodlands and gardens. One of the more conspicuous lacewing species on the continent.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to lights at night and is a frequent visitor to illuminated porches in rural Australia.