Malay Green Lacewing vs Dark Giant Horse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malay Green Lacewing | Dark Giant Horse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mallada basalis | Tabanus sudeticus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Southern China | Northern 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.
Dark Giant Horse Fly
The largest horse fly in the British Isles, dark brown with a robust build. Females deliver an extremely painful bite to livestock and humans.
Did You Know?
Its bite is considered the most painful of any European fly species.