Painted Hickory Borer vs Giant Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Hickory Borer | Giant Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megacyllene caryae | Nothochrysa fulviceps |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 14-22 mm | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Painted Hickory Borer
A handsome cerambycid with white zigzag markings on dark brown elytra, breeding in dead hickory and oak in eastern North America. Adults appear in spring, unlike the autumn-active locust borer. It is frequently found on freshly cut firewood.
Did You Know?
This species and the locust borer are near-perfect lookalikes but are separated by season: spring vs. autumn emergence.
Giant Green Lacewing
One of the largest European lacewings with a tawny head and green body. An uncommon species associated with old-growth deciduous forest.
Did You Know?
Its dependence on old-growth forest makes it an indicator species for ancient woodland habitats.