Trash-carrying Lacewing vs Japanese Mantidfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trash-carrying Lacewing | Japanese Mantidfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa nigricornis | Mantispa japonica |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm wingspan | 18-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Trash-carrying Lacewing
A North American green lacewing with dark antennae. Its larvae camouflage themselves by piling debris on their backs.
Did You Know?
Larvae stack the remains of consumed prey on their backs as both camouflage and defense.
Japanese Mantidfly
An East Asian mantidfly found in woodlands across Japan and Korea. Recognized by its amber-tinted wings and stout raptorial legs.
Did You Know?
In Japan it is called 'kamakiri-modoki' meaning 'mantis look-alike' due to its praying mantis resemblance.