Jun 6, 2020
About Owlflies Owlflies Ascalaphids have long antennae with a club at the tip. This characteristic distinguishes them from dragonflies which are similar in appearance. Owlflies are closely related to antlions which have short, weakly clubbed antennae, smaller eyes,...
Jun 6, 2020
Predate a wide range of pests Malllada signata is in the order Neuroptera and the family Chrysopidae. The Green Lacewing is a native to Australia and is found throughout all states. Green Lacewings are good bugs because they predate a wide range of pests including...
Oct 2, 2021
When disturbed they flutter weakly Blue-eyed Lacewings are common in Brisbane in summer. They are poor fliers, with two equally sized wings and a rather heavy body (in comparison to damsel flies which they resemble a little). Damsel flies do not have the projecting...
Jun 6, 2020
Camouflages well on foliage This Lacewing larva is coloured and shaped to camouflage well on foliage. The CSIRO says “Nymphes myrmeleonides, the largest and one of the most common species in the family, lays eggs in characteristic U-shaped groups of 30-40…The...
