The Green Lacewings of Florida
From Entomology Circulars.
The Chrysopidae are one of the largest and economically most important families of the Neuroptera. There are about 1,300 currently recognized species included in about 87 genera and 3 subfamilies (Brooks and Bernard 1990) in the world. …read more
The Ant-lions Of Florida. Glenurus Gratus (Say)
From Entomology Circulars.
One of the most striking ant-lions in Florida is Glenurus gratus (Say) (fig. 2). The richly dark-marked wings (fig. 2) are distinctive in Florida according to Stange (1980a). The unusual, 2-toothed mandibled larva (figs. …read more
The Dustywings of Florida. Part. 1. Genera
From Entomology Circulars.
Dustywings are so called for the wax found on the wings and body which is unique in the order Neuroptera. These insects are the pygmies of the order, measuring about 2-4 mm in wing length. …read more
The Brown Lacewings Of Florida
From Entomology Circulars.
Brown lacewings are small to medium-sized insects (forewing length 3-9 mm in Florida) which are predaceous both as adults and larvae. They prefer soft-bodied insects such as aphids, mealybugs, and also insect eggs. …read more
The Ant-lions Of Florida. II. Genera Based On Larvae
From Entomology Circulars.
Ant-lion larvae are important predators in sand and certain special habitats such as dry tree hollows and cave mouths. Wheeler (1930) called them “demons of the dust”, whereas children in the southern United States coined the term “doodlebugs” to describe their antics. …read more
The Ant-lions Of Florida. I. Genera
From Entomology Circulars.
Ant-lions are common, conspicuous insects in Florida. The pitfall traps made by Myrmeleon literally dot the land, especially in exposed sandy areas. Both adults and larvae are predators and are economically beneficial. Adults commonly feed on caterpillars and aphids, whereas the larvae feed on surface dwellers such as ants and larvae. …read more
