Signate Green Lacewing vs Fimble Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Signate Green Lacewing | Fimble Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mallada signatus | Hemerobius fenestratus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia |
| 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.
Fimble Brown Lacewing
A small brown lacewing with fenestrate wing markings found in boreal forests. Associated with spruce and birch in northern latitudes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most cold-tolerant brown lacewings, found well into the subarctic zone.