Meleoma schwarzi
(Banks, 1903)
Meleoma schwarzi is a of green lacewing in the Chrysopidae, order Neuroptera. The species was described by Nathan Banks in 1903. It is a predatory insect found in North America. As a member of the Chrysopidae, it belongs to a family commonly known for their delicate, net-veined wings and beneficial role as of agricultural pests.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Meleoma schwarzi: //mɛˈliː.oʊmə ˈʃwɔɹtsi//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic note
The Meleoma was historically treated as a subgenus of Chrysopa, but is now recognized as a distinct genus within Chrysopidae. in this genus are sometimes referred to as 'brown lacewings' in informal contexts, though this term more properly applies to the Hemerobiidae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Another look at North America’s most beautiful longhorned beetle | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: Webspinners
- How to collect larvae of Amblycheila cylindriformis | Beetles In The Bush
- Beetle Collecting 101: Fermenting bait traps for collecting longhorned beetles | Beetles In The Bush