Twig-girdling Longhorn vs Giant Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twig-girdling Longhorn | Giant Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceroplesis thunbergii | Nothochrysa fulviceps |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Twig-girdling Longhorn
A grey and black longhorn beetle with pale speckled markings. It girdles living twigs to create suitable egg-laying sites.
Did You Know?
Females methodically chew a neat groove around a branch until it dies, providing their larvae with drying wood to feed on.
Giant Green Lacewing
One of the largest European lacewings with a tawny head and green body. An uncommon species associated with old-growth deciduous forest.
Did You Know?
Its dependence on old-growth forest makes it an indicator species for ancient woodland habitats.