Ghost Darner vs Malay Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ghost Darner | Malay Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax longipes | Mallada basalis |
| Order | Odonata | Neuroptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 73-80 mm | 14-20 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ghost Darner
A large green-eyed dragonfly with a distinctively long reddish-brown abdomen.
Did You Know?
Males patrol over water with a conspicuous undulating flight pattern.
Malay Green Lacewing
A tropical Asian lacewing with a greenish body and dark wing venation. Commercially reared in Taiwan for pest control in greenhouses.
Did You Know?
Taiwanese farmers release this species in nethouses to protect strawberry and vegetable crops.