Chrysopa pleuralis
Banks, 1911
green lacewing
Chrysopa pleuralis is a of green lacewing in the Chrysopidae, described by Banks in 1911. It belongs to a of predatory insects whose larvae are known as "aphid lions" for their voracious consumption of soft-bodied prey. The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its and remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysopa pleuralis: //krɪˈsoʊpə pluˈrælɪs//
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Distribution
North America (present; specific range details not documented in available sources)
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Nathan Banks in 1911. It is one of approximately 100 species currently placed in the Chrysopa, a group that has undergone significant taxonomic revision and may be with respect to other chrysopid genera.
Collection records
The is represented in entomological collections, including the University of California Riverside Entomology Research Museum holdings, though it is not among the most frequently collected or studied members of the .