Berothidae
- Pronunciation
- /beh-ROTH-ih-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
Definition
A of (order ) commonly called , characterized by their discontinuous tropical-to-subtropical distribution and, in documented , -predatory larvae. The family comprises approximately 110 extant species in 24 , with numerous fossil described.
Full guide
Read the full Berothidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Berotha + -idae ( suffix)
Example
Larvae of Lomamyia in the Berothidae are of subterranean , using chemical subterfuge to infiltrate colonies.
Synonyms
Related Terms
- Neuroptera
- Lacewings
- Mantispoidea
- termite predator
- Lomamyia
Usage Notes
Distinguished from other neuropteran by beaded wing venation and reduced larval mobility. The family's poor ecological documentation reflects its cryptic habits rather than rarity; most are known from few specimens. Not to be confused with the superficially similar but unrelated Berothidae of other taxonomic traditions (none current).