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.
![](https://www.laars.jamesjepson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/C-perla.png)
Chrysopa commata
A distinct feature of this species is the dark colouring of the sutures on the thorax.
![](https://www.laars.jamesjepson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/C-commata-1.png)
Chrysopa abbreviata
An important defining feature is the toothed tarsal claw.
![](https://www.laars.jamesjepson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/C-abbreviata.png)
Chrysopa phyllochroma
Defining features in below image.
![](https://www.laars.jamesjepson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/C-phyllochorma.png)