Chrysopinae ID 3

There are four species that have a black second antennal segment:

Chrysopa perla, Chrysopa commata, Chrysopa abbreviata, Chrysopa phyllochroma

Chrysopa perla

A distinct blue-green coloured lacewing, the defining features are shown in the below image.

Defining features of Chrsopa perla. Photograph: O.Fogh Nielsen (CC BY 4.0)

Chrysopa commata

A distinct feature of this species is the dark colouring of the sutures on the thorax.

Defining features of Chrsopa commata. Photograph: O.Fogh Nielsen (CC BY 4.0)

Chrysopa abbreviata

An important defining feature is the toothed tarsal claw.

Defining features of Chrsopa abbreviata. Photograph: O.Fogh Nielsen (CC BY 4.0)

Chrysopa phyllochroma

Defining features in below image.

Defining features of Chrsopa phyllochroma. Photograph: O.Fogh Nielsen (CC BY 4.0)