Detail of head. I guess green lacewings (Chrysopidae) lack
ocelli.
Following the key and descriptions in
The Florida entomologist Vol. 42 (1959:Mar) No. 1, available linked
here.
This appears to be
Allochrysa virginica. Quoting:
(QUOTE)
Allochrysa virginica (Fitch)
The adult of this large, handsome species is easily separated from all otehr green lacewings found on citrus in Floriday by the presence of two dusky spots on each forewing and the unusual mesothoracic markings shown in figure 8.
(END QUOTE)
The red V-shaped to heart-shaped markings on the prothorax here, just inside of the attachment point of the wings, match those shown in figure 8 of the reference above.
Aha!. According to
Neuroptera of Florida,
Allochrysa virginica =
Leucochrysa insularis (Walker). It is listed from North Carolina and is widespread in the East.
Contributed by
Cotinis on 7 June, 2007 - 11:07am
Last updated 10 June, 2007 - 4:38am