Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Nallachius Navas, 1909 (see also Spanish Wikipedia--
Ferrer Longinos Navás--1858–1938)
Explanation of Names
Perhaps an eponym--Nallach is a surname (Internet searches).
Numbers
2 species in North America listed at
nearctica.com
apparently uncommon to rare; not often seen or collected
Identification
adults resemble small brown moths: wings rounded, hairy, (and in N. americanus, transparent except for many light brown spots, a number of which coalesce to form irregular bands across the wing); male antennae pectinate; female ovipositor long, recurved over abdomen
larvae are very elongate, and live under bark
Range
N. americanus: eastern United States: Maryland and Virginia to Florida, west to Texas, north to Michigan
Habitat
larvae live under bark of trees
adults are attracted to light
Season
adults from May to at least July
Food
larvae are presumed to feed on beetles under bark
Print References
MacLeod, E.G., and P.E. Spiegler. 1961. Notes on the larval habitat and developmental peculiarities of Nallachius americanus (McLachlan) (Neuroptera: Dilaridae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington, 63:281-286.
Internet References
brief overview including distribution and common name reference (Lionel Stange, Florida State Collection of Arthropods)
presence in Virginia; citation of article by T.P. Kuhar, 1995 (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State U.)
presence in Texas; list (John Oswald, Texas A&M U.)
