Beaded Lacewings

Berothidae

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Neuroptera
Suborder: Hemerobiiformia
Family: Berothidae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Berothidae: /bɛˈrɒθɪdiː/

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Summary

The Berothidae are a family of winged insects known as beaded lacewings, first named by Anton Handlirsch in 1906, consisting of 24 genera and approximately 110 living species.

Physical Characteristics

Antenna shorter than forewing, with enlarged base and no club; forewing emarginate before apex.

Habitat

Mostly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Distribution

Discontinuously worldwide, primarily in tropical and subtropical regions.

Diet

Larvae are predators of termites.

Ecosystem Role

Predators in the ecosystem, particularly of termites during their larval stages.

Evolution

A considerable fossil diversity is known from the Late Jurassic onwards with numerous genera.