Signate Green Lacewing vs Hyacinth Glider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Signate Green Lacewing | Hyacinth Glider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mallada signatus | Miathyria marcella |
| Order | Neuroptera | Odonata |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm wingspan | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | North America, South America |
| 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.
Hyacinth Glider
A delicate dragonfly with a violet-tinted thorax and a slender banded abdomen. It is common in the Americas from the southern US to Argentina.
Did You Know?
Its larvae often develop among water hyacinth roots, giving the species its common name.