Stately Green Lacewing vs Dinosaur Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stately Green Lacewing | Dinosaur Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa walkeri | Nothomyrmecia macrops |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm wingspan | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Dinosaur Ant
Considered the most primitive living ant, often called a living fossil. Discovered in 1931 and then lost for 46 years until rediscovered in 1977 in South Australia.
Did You Know?
This ant was lost to science for 46 years after its discovery — rediscovered by pure luck when an entomologist pulled over to sleep at the roadside where they happened to live.