Yellow Ophion vs Malagasy Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Ophion | Malagasy Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ophion obscuratus | Chrysoperla madagascariensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 12-20 mm body; 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Ophion
A laterally flattened, tawny-yellow parasitoid wasp active at dusk and after dark. Its larvae develop as internal parasitoids of noctuid moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its laterally compressed abdomen is thought to help it slip between grass blades when searching for host caterpillars.
Malagasy Lacewing
A delicate green insect with large, transparent wings bearing a fine network of veins. Adults have bright golden eyes and emit a foul odor when handled.
Did You Know?
Lacewing larvae are nicknamed 'aphid lions' because a single larva can consume up to 200 aphids per week.