Yellow Owlfly vs African Predatory Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Owlfly | African Predatory Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libelloides longicornis | Chrysopa pudica |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Ascalaphidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm body, 45-55 mm wingspan | 16-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Central and Southern Europe | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Owlfly
A beautiful owlfly with long clubbed antennae and bright yellow-and-black wings. It perches on grass stems with wings spread like a butterfly.
Did You Know?
Adults can be seen sunbathing on grass stems with wings fully spread in the early morning.
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.