Size
Some at least, small, about 6 mm to wingtips
Identification
Some species (e.g., amiculus) perhaps very small. Similar to Hemerobius, this key on wing venation says:
Forewing with four or fewer outer gradate veins (
Brown Lacewings of Florida)
Posture of head, with long mandibles projecting, is perhaps somewhat distinctive as well.
Wing venation:
Season
Noted in May, June (North Carolina).
Print References
Marshall, photo 253.3--
Sympherobius amiculus (1)
Brimley, p. 29, lists
Sympherobius amiculus from North Carolina in May and June,
Sympherobius occidentalis in June
(2)Internet References
Brown Lacewings of Florida includes diagrams of wing venation, lists three species from that state
Insects of Cedar Creek lists S. amiculus and an undetermined species
North Carolina State University Collection lists 31 specimens of S. amiculus, and one of S. occidentalis, the latter species not from that state.
Contributed by
Cotinis on 10 November, 2006 - 8:31pm
Last updated 27 June, 2009 - 1:29pm
