Provence Short-tailed Blue vs Signate Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Provence Short-tailed Blue | Signate Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cupido alcetas | Mallada signatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 14-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and southern Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Provence Short-tailed Blue
One of Europe's smallest butterflies with violet-blue males and dark brown females. It lacks the tail projection of its close relative the short-tailed blue.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large puddle clubs on damp ground to drink mineral-rich water.
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.