Evergreen Bagworm Moth vs Signate Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Evergreen Bagworm Moth | Signate Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis | Mallada signatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Psychidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | Males 25 mm wingspan; females wingless and legless | 14-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Evergreen Bagworm Moth
A North American bagworm whose larvae construct spindle-shaped bags covered in bits of leaves and twigs. Heavy infestations can completely defoliate and kill ornamental evergreen trees.
Did You Know?
The adult female is so reduced that she is essentially a bag of eggs with no wings, legs, eyes, or functional mouthparts.
Signate Green Lacewing
An Australian native lacewing commercially available for garden pest control. One of few lacewings sold in hardware stores for home use.
Did You Know?
It is sold as eggs on cards in Australian garden centers for home gardeners to release.