Archangel Longitarsus vs Giant Green Lacewing

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Archangel Longitarsus Giant Green Lacewing
Scientific Name Longitarsus ganglbaueri Nothochrysa fulviceps
Order Coleoptera Neuroptera
Family Chrysomelidae Chrysopidae
Size 1.5-2.5 mm 25-35 mm wingspan
Habitat Woodlands Woodlands
Diet Root Feeders Wood Feeders
Regions Central and Western Europe Central Europe, Northern Europe
Conservation Least Concern Near Threatened

Archangel Longitarsus

A minute flea beetle associated with yellow archangel in European woodlands. Larvae mine in the roots of labiates. Very easily overlooked due to its tiny size.

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Did You Know?

Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, these tiny beetles can jump over 50 times their own body length.

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.