Nacarina robusta
(Banks, 1905)
Nacarina robusta is a of green lacewing in the Chrysopidae, order Neuroptera. The species was originally described by Nathan Banks in 1905 as Chrysopa robusta and later transferred to the Nacarina. It is known from North America. The genus Nacarina was established to accommodate species previously placed in Chrysopa that share distinct morphological characteristics. Like other chrysopids, this species is predatory in both larval and stages.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nacarina robusta: /nəˈkɑːrɪnə roʊˈbʌstə/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Chrysopa robusta by Nathan Banks in 1905, this was later transferred to the Nacarina. The genus Nacarina was established to separate certain species from the large, polyphyletic genus Chrysopa based on distinct morphological features, including characteristics of the male genitalia and wing venation patterns.
Observation records
As of available records, iNaturalist documents a single observation of this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported in citizen science databases.