Stately Green Lacewing vs Comstock's Green Lacewing

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Stately Green Lacewing Comstock's Green Lacewing
Scientific Name Chrysopa walkeri Chrysopa comanche
Order Neuroptera Neuroptera
Family Chrysopidae Chrysopidae
Size 18-28 mm wingspan 14-20 mm wingspan
Habitat Woodlands Deserts & Drylands
Diet Predators Predators
Regions Australia Southwestern United States, Northern Mexico
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Stately Green Lacewing

A large green lacewing found in Australian woodlands and gardens. One of the more conspicuous lacewing species on the continent.

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Did You Know?

It is attracted to lights at night and is a frequent visitor to illuminated porches in rural Australia.

Comstock's Green Lacewing

A medium-sized green lacewing native to the American Southwest. Frequently found in arid scrubland and desert-edge habitats.

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Did You Know?

It thrives in hot, dry conditions that would stress most other lacewing species.