Signate Green Lacewing vs Processional Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Signate Green Lacewing | Processional Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mallada signatus | Hospitalitermes medioflavus |
| Order | Neuroptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia |
| 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.
Processional Termite
An open-trail foraging termite found in Borneo's rainforests that travels in long exposed columns through the forest. Workers carry balls of lichen and soil in their mandibles back to the nest. The species is notable for its bold, exposed foraging behavior.
Did You Know?
Workers carry a conspicuous ball of food material on their heads during the return march, making the foraging columns look like miniature processions.