Signate Green Lacewing vs Green-head Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Signate Green Lacewing | Green-head Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mallada signatus | Rhytidoponera metallica |
| Order | Neuroptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Australia |
| 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.
Green-head Ant
A common Australian ant with an iridescent metallic green or purple sheen on its head and body. It is one of the most frequently encountered ants in Australian gardens and bushland.
Did You Know?
Colonies are often queenless, with mated workers called gamergates taking over reproduction.