Yellow Mantidfly vs Stately Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Mantidfly | Stately Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptomantispa pulchella | Chrysopa walkeri |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm wingspan | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Central America, Northern South America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Mantidfly
A delicate yellow mantidfly found in tropical Central and South America. Its slender build and pale coloring provide camouflage among flowers.
Did You Know?
Its yellow coloring helps it blend in among tropical flowers where it waits to ambush visiting insects.
Stately Green Lacewing
A large green lacewing found in Australian woodlands and gardens. One of the more conspicuous lacewing species on the continent.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to lights at night and is a frequent visitor to illuminated porches in rural Australia.