Malay Green Lacewing vs Flame Carpet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malay Green Lacewing | Flame Carpet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mallada basalis | Xanthorhoe designata |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 14-20 mm wingspan | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| 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.
Flame Carpet Moth
A small, attractive geometer moth with pinkish-brown and dark banding creating a flame-like pattern. Associated with cruciferous plants. Comes readily to moth traps.
Did You Know?
The flame-like wing pattern gives this common moth its evocative English name.