Flower Chafer vs Signate Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flower Chafer | Signate Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxythyrea funesta | Mallada signatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 14-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flower Chafer
A small black flower beetle dotted with white spots, widespread across southern Europe and North Africa. It can be found in large numbers on roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name funesta means mournful, referring to the black coloration dotted with white specks like a mourning garment.
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.