Yellow-faced Horntail vs Malay Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-faced Horntail | Malay Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sirex nitobei | Cethosia hypsea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 15–30 mm | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Yellow-faced Horntail
A large woodwasp native to East Asia that occasionally appears as an invasive species. Females bore into larch and pine to deposit eggs.
Did You Know?
It carries the same damaging symbiotic fungus Amylostereum areolatum as its relative Sirex noctilio.
Malay Lacewing
A vividly colored butterfly with deep orange-red wings outlined in black with white spots along the margins. The undersides are even more intricately patterned with lace-like white and orange designs.
Did You Know?
The intricate lacework pattern on the wing undersides gives this genus its common name and helps break up the butterfly's outline when resting.