Yumachrysa apache
(Banks, 1938)
Apache Lacewing
Yumachrysa apache is a of in the , first described by Banks in 1938. Originally placed in the Chrysopa, it was later transferred to Yumachrysa. The species is known from North America, with 136 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other green lacewings, it belongs to a group of predatory commonly used in biological pest control.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Yumachrysa apache: //ˌjuːməˈkraɪsə əˈpætʃeɪ//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Chrysopa apache by Banks in 1938, this was later reclassified into the Yumachrysa. The basionym Chrysopa apache reflects its historical placement within the broader group.
Data Availability
Publicly available information for this is limited. The 136 iNaturalist observations suggest it is documented but not well-studied in the scientific literature. No detailed ecological, behavioral, or morphological studies were found in the provided sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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