Oliarces clara

Banks, 1908

Cheeseweed Owlfly

Oliarces clara is a of owlfly in the Ithonidae, commonly known as the Cheeseweed Owlfly. It is a neuropteran insect native to North America. Owlflies in this family are generally or , though specific behavioral details for this species remain poorly documented. The species was described by Nathan Banks in 1908.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oliarces clara: /oʊˈlaɪ.ɑr.siz ˈklɑː.rə/

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic Notes

Oliarces clara belongs to the Ithonidae, a group sometimes referred to as moth lacewings or giant lacewings. The family Ithonidae was historically included within (typical owlflies) but is now recognized as a distinct family based on morphological and molecular evidence.

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