Striped Green Lacewing vs Cederberg Heelwalker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Green Lacewing | Cederberg Heelwalker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa pallens | Austrophasma cederbergense |
| Order | Neuroptera | Mantophasmatodea |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Austrophasmatidae |
| Size | 14-22 mm wingspan | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, East Asia, Japan | Southern Africa, South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Striped Green Lacewing
A pale green lacewing with a characteristic dark stripe along the body. Widely distributed across the Palearctic region.
Did You Know?
In Japan, it is one of the most frequently encountered lacewing species at mercury vapor light traps.
Cederberg Heelwalker
A predatory heelwalker found in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa. It is greenish-brown and well-camouflaged among fynbos shrubs.
Did You Know?
Females eat the male after mating, similar to praying mantises, despite being in an entirely different order.