Yellow-faced Horntail vs African Predatory Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-faced Horntail | African Predatory Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sirex nitobei | Chrysopa pudica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 15–30 mm | 16-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Asia | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Yellow-faced Horntail
A large woodwasp native to East Asia that occasionally appears as an invasive species. Females bore into larch and pine to deposit eggs.
Did You Know?
It carries the same damaging symbiotic fungus Amylostereum areolatum as its relative Sirex noctilio.
African Predatory Lacewing
A robust lacewing found across tropical Africa in forested and cultivated areas. Adults and larvae both contribute to pest suppression.
Did You Know?
It is frequently collected in cocoa agroforestry systems where it helps control cocoa mirids.