Abachrysa

Banks, 1938

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Abachrysa is a of green lacewings in the Chrysopidae, established by Banks in 1938. The genus contains at least one described , Abachrysa eureka. Green lacewings in this family are recognized for their delicate, net-veined wings and predatory habits. The genus is part of the diverse neuropteran fauna of North America.

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How to pronounce Abachrysa: /ˌæbəˈkrɪsə/

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Taxonomic note

The was described by Nathan Banks in 1938. Only one , Abachrysa eureka, is currently recognized, though the genus has been subject to relatively limited study compared to more common chrysopid genera such as Chrysoperla.

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