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Green Lacewing

Leucochrysa americana

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Field Notes

Description:

Brown and red "Typical Green Lacewing" with green on the wings near the base.

Habitat:

Under porch light in the backyard. This species is found in the southwestern US and northern Mexico.

Reference Links:

Species Leucochrysa americana - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
CindyBinghamKeiser
I received a tentative genus ID. I'm not sure, Jemma but I don't think so. This is not a common lacewing and has unusual coloration.

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Southern California Wildlife
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

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PublishedSeptember 28, 2013

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