Spruce Budworm vs Chilean Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spruce Budworm | Chilean Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Choristoneura fumiferana | Chrysoperla externa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm wingspan | 14-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | South America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spruce Budworm
A small mottled grey-brown moth that is the most destructive forest pest in North America. Outbreaks can kill millions of hectares of spruce and fir forest.
Did You Know?
A single outbreak in the 1970s-80s damaged more timber than all forest fires in Canada combined.
Chilean Green Lacewing
The most common green lacewing in South America with a broad distribution. Extensively used for biological control in Brazilian agriculture.
Did You Know?
Brazilian farmers rear millions of these lacewings annually for release in soybean and cotton fields.