Malay Green Lacewing vs Beaded Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malay Green Lacewing | Beaded Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mallada basalis | Lomamyia latipennis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Berothidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm wingspan | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Southern China | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.