Field Digger Wasp vs Striped Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Digger Wasp | Striped Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mellinus arvensis | Chrysopa pallens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Crabronidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 10-14mm | 14-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Field Digger Wasp
A yellow and black wasp that nests in sandy soil and provisions each cell with paralyzed hoverflies.
Did You Know?
Digs a nest burrow in bare sandy soil and stocks each cell with 5-8 precisely paralyzed hoverflies.
Striped Green Lacewing
A pale green lacewing with a characteristic dark stripe along the body. Widely distributed across the Palearctic region.
Did You Know?
In Japan, it is one of the most frequently encountered lacewing species at mercury vapor light traps.