Signate Green Lacewing vs Common Sootywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Signate Green Lacewing | Common Sootywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mallada signatus | Pholisora catullus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | United States and southern Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Common Sootywing
A very small sooty-black skipper with scattered tiny white spots on the forewings. It is a common but easily overlooked butterfly of disturbed habitats and gardens.
Did You Know?
It thrives in weedy urban areas that most butterflies avoid, making it a true butterfly of the city.