Malay Green Lacewing vs Split-Footed Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malay Green Lacewing | Split-Footed Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mallada basalis | Nymphes myrmeleonides |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Nymphidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm wingspan | 50-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Southern China | Oceania |
| 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.
Split-Footed Lacewing
A large Australian lacewing with a wingspan up to 70 mm and distinctive bilobed tarsi. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
This species belongs to an ancient lineage of lacewings found only in Australia, dating back over 150 million years.