Striped Green Lacewing vs Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Green Lacewing | Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa pallens | Croce filipennis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 14-22 mm wingspan | 15-20 mm forewing; hindwings up to 80 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, East Asia, Japan | Southern Africa |
| 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.
Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
A bizarre nemopterid with extremely long, thread-like hindwings. Males have hindwings that can be several times their body length.
Did You Know?
Its hindwings can be four times longer than the forewings, trailing behind like fine threads.