Ceraeochrysa smithi

(Navás, 1914)

Smith's Green Lacewing

Ceraeochrysa smithi is a of green lacewing in the Chrysopidae. It is found across the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. As a member of the Ceraeochrysa, it belongs to a group known for larvae that construct packets of debris for camouflage. The species was first described by Navás in 1914.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ceraeochrysa smithi: /ˌsɛriː.əˈkrɪsə ˈsmɪθi/

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Distribution

Caribbean Sea region, Central America, North America, and South America. GBIF records indicate presence in Brazil (Bahia) and broader regional presence across the Caribbean, Middle America, North America, and South America.

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Taxonomic History

First described by Navás in 1914. The has been documented in museum collections and is recognized as valid in major taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life and GBIF.

Observation Data

iNaturalist records 301 observations of this , indicating it is documented with some frequency by citizen scientists, though specific details about its remain limited in published sources.