Seven-spotted Green Lacewing vs Cereal Leaf Miner Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seven-spotted Green Lacewing | Cereal Leaf Miner Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa septempunctata | Dacnusa sibirica |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Europe, Asia, Worldwide in greenhouses |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Cereal Leaf Miner Parasite
A small dark braconid wasp used commercially to control leaf miner flies in greenhouses. It locates host larvae by detecting their feeding trails inside leaves.
Did You Know?
It can distinguish between parasitized and unparasitized leaf miners, avoiding hosts already claimed by another wasp.