Phasia Tachinid vs Seven-spotted Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Phasia Tachinid | Seven-spotted Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phasia hemiptera | Chrysopa septempunctata |
| Order | Diptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 14-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Phasia Tachinid
A parasitic fly with distinctive dark-tipped wings that parasitizes shieldbug species. Males have broader wings than females. Adults visit flowers for nectar.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside living shieldbugs, eventually consuming and killing their hosts.
Seven-spotted Green Lacewing
A green lacewing marked with seven dark spots on its head. Common across Europe and temperate Asia in vegetated habitats.
Did You Know?
The seven head spots are used to distinguish it from over a dozen similar European species.