Stately Green Lacewing vs Kenyan Green Lacewing

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Stately Green Lacewing Kenyan Green Lacewing
Scientific Name Chrysopa walkeri Chrysoperla agilis
Order Neuroptera Neuroptera
Family Chrysopidae Chrysopidae
Size 18-28 mm wingspan 12-17 mm wingspan
Habitat Woodlands Mountains
Diet Predators Predators
Regions Australia East Africa, Southern Europe
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.

Kenyan Green Lacewing

A recently described species from the carnea complex found in East African highlands. Occurs in both natural and cultivated habitats.

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Did You Know?

It was only separated from Chrysoperla carnea as a valid species in 2015.