Silky Lacewing vs Hagen's Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silky Lacewing | Hagen's Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psychopsis illidgei | Leucochrysa pavida |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Psychopsidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm wingspan | 20-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silky Lacewing
A beautiful Australian lacewing with large, rounded wings covered in intricate patterns resembling tree bark. It rests with wings flat against surfaces for camouflage.
Did You Know?
Silky lacewings belong to an ancient family with fossils dating back to the Jurassic period, over 160 million years ago.
Hagen's Green Lacewing
A large neotropical lacewing with broad wings and pale green coloring. Found from Mexico through Central America to Brazil.
Did You Know?
Its larvae build particularly elaborate trash packets from lichen and prey remains for camouflage.