Pipe-organ Mud Wasp vs Mediterranean Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pipe-organ Mud Wasp | Mediterranean Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trypoxylon figulus | Chrysoperla mediterranea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 12-17 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pipe-organ Mud Wasp
A slender black solitary wasp that builds mud-tube nests in hollow stems and holes, provisioning them with paralyzed spiders. Named for the organ-pipe arrangement of its mud cells.
Did You Know?
Builds multiple tube-shaped mud cells arranged like the pipes of a church organ.
Mediterranean Green Lacewing
A cryptic species within the carnea group found in Mediterranean climates. Distinguished from close relatives by substrate-borne courtship vibrations.
Did You Know?
Males and females must match vibrational duets precisely or mating will not occur.