Giant Asian Mantis vs Beaded Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Asian Mantis | Beaded Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hierodula membranacea | Lomamyia latipennis |
| Order | Mantodea | Neuroptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Berothidae |
| Size | 70-90 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Asian Mantis
One of the largest mantis species in Asia, reaching 90 mm. A voracious generalist predator that catches everything from moths to small lizards and frogs.
Did You Know?
This mantis is such a generalist predator that it has been documented catching and eating small birds, lizards, frogs, and even fish from garden ponds.
Beaded Lacewing
A small lacewing whose larvae live inside termite nests and prey on the termite workers. Adults have distinctive beaded wing venation.
Did You Know?
Beaded lacewing larvae immobilize termites by releasing a toxic gas from their abdomen before consuming them.