Snapping Amblyopone vs Tropical Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snapping Amblyopone | Tropical Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stigmatomma oregonense | Chrysoperla rufilabris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Western North America | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snapping Amblyopone
A pale, blind subterranean ant of western North American forests that hunts centipedes and other soil arthropods. Like other dracula ants, it feeds on the hemolymph of its larvae.
Did You Know?
They are specialist predators of centipedes, which they paralyze with their sting before feeding them to larvae.
Tropical Green Lacewing
A widely distributed green lacewing used commercially for biological pest control in greenhouses. Larvae are aggressive predators of whiteflies and mealybugs.
Did You Know?
This species is mass-reared and sold commercially, with millions released annually for organic pest control.