Malay Green Lacewing vs Iberian Spoonwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malay Green Lacewing | Iberian Spoonwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mallada basalis | Josandreva sazi |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 14-20 mm wingspan | 25-32 mm wingspan (forewings) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Southern China | Spain, Portugal |
| 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.
Iberian Spoonwing
A rare Iberian Peninsula nemopterid found in hot, dry calcareous grasslands. One of Europe's more localized spoonwing species.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to the Iberian Peninsula and is not found elsewhere in Europe.