New species for Victoria discovered on the Co-op

Green Lacewing, Mallada traviatus

Over 40 specimens of this Green Lacewing have been recorded on the Co-op since 2016. Until now, its identification has remained a mystery despite much research.

Left to right: Green Lacewing; one of two Museum Specimens and the label for Mallada traviatus.

Over 40 specimens of this Green Lacewing have been recorded on the Co-op since 2016. Until now, its identification has remained a mystery despite much research.

Finally it has been identified as Mallada traviatus. This is a 'first record for Victoria', which added to the identification difficulties. Previous records have been in NSW & Qld.

As part of the effort to identify the species, specimens were collected and submitted to Museum Victoria, and are the only specimens of the species held by the museum.

For more photos see one of the records on iNaturalist

Frank Pierce