Eremochrysa pallida

(Banks, 1911)

Eremochrysa pallida is a of green lacewing in the Chrysopidae, first described by Banks in 1911. It is native to the western United States. Like other members of its family, it is a predatory insect, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species has been historically classified under the Chrysopiella before its current placement in Eremochrysa.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eremochrysa pallida: /ˌɛrɛmoʊˈkraɪsə ˈpælɪdə/

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Distribution

Western United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America, with the documented from the western U.S. region.

Similar Taxa

Eremochrysa punctinervisSimilar green lacewing ; E. punctinervis has been documented in Oklahoma and may overlap in range with E. pallida in some western regions. Distinguishing features between these require examination of wing venation patterns.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Chrysopiella pallida by Banks in 1911, later transferred to Eremochrysa. Catalogue of Life lists this with a synonym status for some classifications, though GBIF and NCBI treat it as accepted.

Data Availability

Only one iNaturalist observation has been recorded for this , indicating it is either genuinely rare, undercollected, or difficult to identify in the field. Published biological studies specifically targeting E. pallida appear absent from available sources.