Giant Pill Millipede vs Giant Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Pill Millipede | Giant Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zephronia siamensis | Nothochrysa fulviceps |
| Order | Sphaerotheriida | Neuroptera |
| Family | Zephroniidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm diameter when rolled | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia) | Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Giant Pill Millipede
A large pill millipede that can roll into a perfect sphere the size of a golf ball when threatened. The body is dark brown to black with smooth, overlapping plates.
Did You Know?
When rolled into a ball, the armor plates lock together so tightly that most predators cannot pry them apart.
Giant Green Lacewing
One of the largest European lacewings with a tawny head and green body. An uncommon species associated with old-growth deciduous forest.
Did You Know?
Its dependence on old-growth forest makes it an indicator species for ancient woodland habitats.