Meleoma dolicharthra
(Navás, 1914)
Meleoma dolicharthra is a of green lacewing in the Chrysopidae, originally described by Navás in 1914 as Chrysopa dolicharthra. The species belongs to the Meleoma, which contains relatively small lacewings distinguished by reduced wing venation and modified male genitalia. Records indicate presence in both Middle America and North America, though detailed biological information remains limited. The genus Meleoma is taxonomically distinct from the more common Chrysoperla lacewings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Meleoma dolicharthra: /mɛliˈoʊmə dɒlɪˈkarθrə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Middle America and North America. Specific locality details are sparse in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Chrysoperla speciesFormerly classified in the same Chrysopa; Meleoma are distinguished by reduced wing venation and male genitalic modifications, though field identification to species level requires examination of these characters.
- Other Meleoma species-level characters include reduced wing venation and specialized male genitalia; -level identification within Meleoma requires detailed morphological examination not documented in available sources for M. dolicharthra specifically.