Spur-throated Locust vs Nippon Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spur-throated Locust | Nippon Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Austracris guttulosa | Chrysoperla nipponensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 50-75 mm | 12-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Japan, South Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spur-throated Locust
A large Australian locust named for the distinctive spur on its throat. It is a major agricultural pest in northern and eastern Australia, particularly damaging to sorghum and other grain crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike the plague locust, spur-throated locusts are primarily solitary but can form dense bands when conditions are favourable.
Nippon Green Lacewing
An East Asian member of the carnea species group found in Japan and Korea. Studied extensively for rice paddy pest management.
Did You Know?
Japanese researchers identified it as a distinct species through courtship vibration analysis in the 1990s.