Summer Chafer vs Pale Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Summer Chafer | Pale Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphimallon solstitiale | Chrysoperla pallida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 14-18mm | 12-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Summer Chafer
A medium-sized golden-brown chafer that swarms at dusk around midsummer. It crashes clumsily into people and walls.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of swarming around the summer solstice, filling warm June evenings with buzzing flight.
Pale Green Lacewing
A light-colored lacewing recently distinguished from the carnea species complex. Identified partly by its unique courtship vibration signals.
Did You Know?
It was only recognized as a separate species in 2001 based on vibrational song differences.