Striped Green Lacewing vs Large Gold Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Green Lacewing | Large Gold Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa pallens | Staphylinus caesareus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 14-22 mm wingspan | 17-25 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, East Asia, Japan | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Large Gold Rove Beetle
A large and handsome rove beetle with golden pubescence on its thorax and bright orange abdominal bands. It is an aggressive predator of carrion-feeding insects.
Did You Know?
Its species name caesareus means imperial, referring to its regal golden markings.