Psectra diptera

(Burmeister, 1839)

brown lacewing

Psectra is a of brown lacewing in the Hemerobiidae. The species has a broad distribution spanning Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. As a member of the brown lacewing family, it belongs to a group of predatory insects closely related to green lacewings. The species was first described by Burmeister in 1839.

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How to pronounce Psectra diptera: //ˈsɛktrə daɪˈptɛrə//

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Distribution

Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. Specific country records include Belgium and Denmark.

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Taxonomic Note

Despite the specific epithet '', this is not a true fly. The name refers to the two-winged appearance of lacewings, which have reduced hindwings compared to their forewings, though they still possess four wings total.

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