Debris-carrying
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Apertochrysa
Apertochrysa is a genus of green lacewings in the family Chrysopidae, comprising 183 described species. The genus has undergone substantial taxonomic revision, having been previously classified under the names Navasius, Dichochrysa, and Pseudomallada before being synonymized under Apertochrysa in 2021. It is a subcosmopolitan genus with the majority of species distributed in the Palearctic region, particularly Asia and Africa. Species in this genus are predators of soft-bodied insects and some exhibit debris-carrying behavior as larvae.
Belonopterygini
Ant-loving Lacewings
Belonopterygini is a tribe of green lacewings within the family Chrysopidae, commonly known as Ant-loving Lacewings. Members of this tribe exhibit myrmecophilous associations, with larvae living in arboreal ant nests. Larvae possess distinctive morphological adaptations that appear to defend them against ant aggression. The tribe includes at least the genus Italochrysa, with species documented from Australia and Europe.
Synchlora aerata-frondaria
Wavy-lined Emerald, Camouflaged looper
Synchlora aerata-frondaria is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae. The caterpillars are remarkable for their unique camouflage behavior: they adorn their bodies with pieces of the plants upon which they feed, including flower petals, spent anthers, and other plant fragments. This behavior makes them extremely difficult to detect when resting on vegetation. The adult moth is known as the wavy-lined emerald, characterized by its green coloration. The species is widespread in the eastern United States, with particularly notable populations in the southeastern region.