Tropical Dustywing vs Kenyan Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Dustywing | Kenyan Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heteroconis picticornis | Chrysoperla agilis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Coniopterygidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm wingspan | 12-17 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Tropical Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia | East Africa, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tropical Dustywing
A tropical dustywing with banded antennae found in Asian and African lowland habitats. One of the larger species in the family.
Did You Know?
Its distinctively banded antennae make it one of the few dustywings identifiable without a microscope.
Kenyan Green Lacewing
A recently described species from the carnea complex found in East African highlands. Occurs in both natural and cultivated habitats.
Did You Know?
It was only separated from Chrysoperla carnea as a valid species in 2015.