Stately Green Lacewing vs Japanese Giant Water Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stately Green Lacewing | Japanese Giant Water Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa walkeri | Lethocerus deyrolli |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Belostomatidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm wingspan | 48-65 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Japanese Giant Water Bug
Known as 'ta-garame' in Japanese, this is one of Japan's largest aquatic insects. A fearsome ambush predator that can catch small fish and frogs. Has declined dramatically due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Males of this species guard the eggs, which the female glues to emergent vegetation above water, by periodically climbing up to moisten them.