Rosalia Longhorn vs Kenyan Green Lacewing

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Rosalia Longhorn Kenyan Green Lacewing
Scientific Name Rosalia alpina funesta Chrysoperla agilis
Order Coleoptera Neuroptera
Family Cerambycidae Chrysopidae
Size 15-35mm 12-17 mm wingspan
Habitat Mountains Mountains
Diet Wood Feeders Predators
Regions Europe East Africa, Southern Europe
Conservation Vulnerable Least Concern

Rosalia Longhorn

A subspecies of the striking blue-grey alpine longhorn beetle found in southern populations.

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Did You Know?

One of the most beautiful and most threatened beetles in Europe, entirely dependent on ancient beech forests.

Kenyan Green Lacewing

A recently described species from the carnea complex found in East African highlands. Occurs in both natural and cultivated habitats.

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Did You Know?

It was only separated from Chrysoperla carnea as a valid species in 2015.