Mantis Lacewing vs Tropical Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mantis Lacewing | Tropical Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mantispa perla | Chrysoperla rufilabris |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 15-20mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Central America |
| 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.
Tropical Green Lacewing
A widely distributed green lacewing used commercially for biological pest control in greenhouses. Larvae are aggressive predators of whiteflies and mealybugs.
Did You Know?
This species is mass-reared and sold commercially, with millions released annually for organic pest control.