Bug FAQMallada signatus
Mallada signatus · Order: Neuroptera · Family: Chrysopidae
Mallada signatus adults and late-instar larvae are smaller than those of Plesiochyrsa ramburi and have only faint dark markings on the head. It resembles Plesiochyrsa ramburi but can be distinguished by its smaller size and minimal head markings.
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How to recognize it
The adult’s head shows only minimal dark markings.
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Size
Adults and late-instar larvae are smaller than those of Plesiochyrsa ramburi.
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Where it lives
It is commonly found in southern Australia.
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Where it comes from
Its range is mainly southern Australia.
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Lookalikes
It looks a lot like Plesiochyrsa ramburi, but can be told apart by its smaller size and fewer dark head markings.
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Questions people ask
How can I tell Mallada signatus apart from similar bugs?
It resembles Plesiochyrsa ramburi, yet it is smaller and the adult’s head has only minimal dark markings.
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Same family (Chrysopidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallada_signatus
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