Malay Green Lacewing vs Clover Seed Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malay Green Lacewing | Clover Seed Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mallada basalis | Tychius picirostris |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Southern China | Europe |
| 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.
Clover Seed Weevil
A small, densely scaled weevil that feeds on clover seeds. Larvae develop inside individual seed pods. An important pest of clover seed production.
Did You Know?
Each larva develops inside a single clover seed, consuming it entirely before pupating.