Mexican Antlion vs Malay Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mexican Antlion | Malay Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vella americana | Mallada basalis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 65-85 mm wingspan | 14-20 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mexican Antlion
A robust antlion found across the southern United States and Mexico. Recognized by its large size and boldly marked forewings.
Did You Know?
Adults are surprisingly strong fliers for antlions and actively hunt small moths at dusk.
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.