Seven-spotted Green Lacewing vs Indian Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seven-spotted Green Lacewing | Indian Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa septempunctata | Chrysoperla zastrowi |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm wingspan | 13-19 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Indian Green Lacewing
A green lacewing commonly found across the Indian subcontinent. Widely studied for biocontrol of cotton and rice pests.
Did You Know?
It is mass-reared in Indian laboratories for release in cotton fields as a biological control agent.