Stately Green Lacewing vs Dog-Day Cicada

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Stately Green Lacewing Dog-Day Cicada
Scientific Name Chrysopa walkeri Neotibicen canicularis
Order Neuroptera Hemiptera
Family Chrysopidae Cicadidae
Size 18-28 mm wingspan 27-33 mm
Habitat Woodlands Woodlands
Diet Predators Sap Feeders
Regions Australia Eastern and central North America from Canada to the Gulf states
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.

Dog-Day Cicada

A large green and black annual cicada that sings during the hottest days of summer. Its buzzing call is the quintessential sound of late summer in North America.

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Did You Know?

Its common name comes from its emergence during the 'dog days' of summer, the hottest period from July to August.