Wallacea Giant Bee vs Stately Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wallacea Giant Bee | Stately Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile pluto | Chrysopa walkeri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 23-39 mm | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Wallacea Giant Bee
The worlds largest bee at 39 mm long with a 63 mm wingspan. Thought extinct for 38 years until rediscovered in Indonesia in 2019. Nests inside active termite mounds.
Did You Know?
Wallace giant bee was not seen alive by a scientist for 38 years — when rediscovered in 2019, it was found nesting inside active termite mounds, using tree resin to waterproof its cells.
Stately Green Lacewing
A large green lacewing found in Australian woodlands and gardens. One of the more conspicuous lacewing species on the continent.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to lights at night and is a frequent visitor to illuminated porches in rural Australia.