Spoonwing Lacewing vs Stately Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spoonwing Lacewing | Stately Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemoptera bipennis | Chrysopa walkeri |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Nemopteridae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm body | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spoonwing Lacewing
A graceful insect with spatula-shaped hindwing extensions, giving it an ethereal appearance in flight. Common in Iberian Peninsula grasslands.
Did You Know?
The spoon-shaped hindwings create an unusual fluttering flight pattern that makes the insect difficult for predators to track.
Stately Green Lacewing
A large green lacewing found in Australian woodlands and gardens. One of the more conspicuous lacewing species on the continent.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to lights at night and is a frequent visitor to illuminated porches in rural Australia.