Green-lacewings
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Chrysopinae
Typical Green Lacewings
Chrysopinae is the nominate and largest subfamily of green lacewings (Chrysopidae), comprising approximately 60 genera. The subfamily includes well-known genera such as Chrysoperla and Chrysopa, which are common in Europe and North America. Members are distinguished by their delicate, green bodies and golden eyes. Larvae are predatory and several species have been employed in biological pest control programs.
Leucochrysa
green lacewings
Leucochrysa is a genus of green lacewings in the family Chrysopidae, containing approximately 196 described species as of 2013. The genus is restricted to the Americas and is characterized by distinctive larval behaviors including trash-carrying and defensive conglobulation. Adults exhibit color polymorphism, and some species deposit eggs in clusters. Larvae of at least some species are known to carry debris on their backs for camouflage and protection.
Nineta
Nineta lacewings
Nineta is a genus of green lacewings in the family Chrysopidae, tribe Chrysopini, erected by Longinos Navás in 1912. Species occur across Europe, eastern Asia, and North America. Research on Nineta species has contributed significant findings on photoperiodic sensitivity in insects, particularly regarding diapause induction and seasonal adaptation in larval development.
Pimachrysa
Pimachrysa is a genus of green lacewings in the family Chrysopidae, established by Adams in 1957. The genus is relatively small and poorly documented in published literature. As members of Chrysopidae, these insects possess the characteristic delicate, net-veined wings and predatory larval habits typical of the family. The genus appears to be rarely encountered, with limited observational records.