Washerwoman Christmas Beetle vs Giant Green Lacewing

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Washerwoman Christmas Beetle Giant Green Lacewing
Scientific Name Anoplognathus porosus Nothochrysa fulviceps
Order Coleoptera Neuroptera
Family Scarabaeidae Chrysopidae
Size 20-28 mm 25-35 mm wingspan
Habitat Woodlands Woodlands
Diet Root Feeders Wood Feeders
Regions Australia Central Europe, Northern Europe
Conservation Least Concern Near Threatened

Washerwoman Christmas Beetle

A large tan to brown Christmas beetle with a rough, pitted elytra surface. It is one of the most widespread species in the genus.

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Did You Know?

Its common name comes from the washboard-like texture on its wing covers.

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.

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Did You Know?

Its dependence on old-growth forest makes it an indicator species for ancient woodland habitats.