Psychopsidae
- Pronunciation
- /sy-KOP-suh-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Psychopsid
- Plural
- Psychopsids
Definition
A family of lacewings characterized by moderately large size, broad wings, and dense venation. They are known as 'silky lacewings'.
Etymology
From Greek words 'psyche' (meaning soul) and 'opsis' (meaning sight).
Example
The Psychopsidae family contains 26 species of lacewings distributed across various regions.
Related Terms
- Lacewings
- Zygophlebiinae
- Psychopsinae
Usage Notes
Members of this family are often found in southern Africa and Australia.