Leucochrysa insularis
(Walker, 1853)
green lacewing
Leucochrysa insularis is a of green lacewing in the Chrysopidae. The species is distributed across the Caribbean Sea, Central America, and North America. It belongs to a family commonly known for their delicate appearance and predatory habits as both larvae and . The species was described by Francis Walker in 1853.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leucochrysa insularis: /ˌluːkoʊˈkraɪsə ˌɪnsəˈlɛrɪs/
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Distribution
Caribbean Sea, Central America, and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Vermont, United States.
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Taxonomic status note
The Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, though GBIF and other sources treat it as accepted. This discrepancy may reflect ongoing taxonomic revision in the Leucochrysa.
Observation data
iNaturalist records 1,284 observations of this , indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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