Micromus subanticus

(Walker, 1853)

Antique Brown Lacewing

Micromus subanticus is a of brown lacewing in the Hemerobiidae. It has a wide geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), Central America, and North America. The species has been studied in Florida for its and patterns. As a brown lacewing, it is presumed to be predatory in both and larval stages, though specific prey associations are not well documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Micromus subanticus: /mɪˈkroʊməs sʌbˈæntɪkəs/

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Distribution

Caribbean, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), Central America, and North America. Specific records include Florida, USA and Vermont, USA.

Similar Taxa

Micromus posticusCongeneric found sympatrically in Florida; both species studied together for and patterns
Micromus variegatusAnother congeneric brown lacewing with similar and ecological role

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Research History

A study on and of Micromus subanticus and M. posticus was conducted in Florida and published in the Annals of the Entomological Society of America in 1968, though detailed findings from this study are not accessible from available sources.