Pitted Ambrosia Beetle vs Signate Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pitted Ambrosia Beetle | Signate Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cnesinus strigicollis | Mallada signatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 2-3mm | 14-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, South America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pitted Ambrosia Beetle
A tiny dark brown bark beetle that cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. It introduces ambrosia fungi into the wood which it and its larvae eat.
Did You Know?
It is one of many beetle species that practice true agriculture cultivating fungal crops inside tree tunnels for food.
Signate Green Lacewing
An Australian native lacewing commercially available for garden pest control. One of few lacewings sold in hardware stores for home use.
Did You Know?
It is sold as eggs on cards in Australian garden centers for home gardeners to release.