Malay Green Lacewing vs Spurge Hawkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malay Green Lacewing | Spurge Hawkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mallada basalis | Hyles euphorbiae |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm wingspan | 60-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Southern China | Europe, Central Asia |
| 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.
Spurge Hawkmoth
A striking hawkmoth with olive and pink forewings and rosy-red hindwings with a black base. Its caterpillar is equally spectacular with red, black, yellow, and white markings.
Did You Know?
It has been introduced to North America as a biological control agent for invasive leafy spurge.