Stately Green Lacewing vs East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stately Green Lacewing | East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa walkeri | Pheropsophus jessoensis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm wingspan | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | Japan, Korea, eastern China, Russian Far East |
| 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.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to lights at night and is a frequent visitor to illuminated porches in rural Australia.
East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier
A large Asian bombardier beetle with an orange head and pronotum and dark blue-black elytra. It is the largest bombardier beetle in Japan and produces powerful chemical sprays.
Did You Know?
It can spray its boiling chemical defense up to 20 centimeters with a popping sound audible from several meters away, and can fire repeatedly up to 20 times before depleting its reserves.