Mantis Lacewing vs African Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mantis Lacewing | African Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mantispa perla | Chrysoperla congrua |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 15-20mm | 12-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mantis Lacewing
A delicate insect with mantis-like raptorial forelegs and lace-like wings. An ambush predator of small insects.
Did You Know?
Larvae enter spider egg sacs and consume all the eggs, emerging as adults from the silk cocoon.
African Green Lacewing
A widespread African lacewing found in sub-Saharan savannas and farmland. Plays an important role in natural pest suppression.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly collected lacewing species in light-trap surveys across East Africa.