Neuroptera (net-veined insects)

Ellis G. MacLeod, Lionel Stange, andLionel A. Stange
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management. This document provides an in-depth profile of brown lacewings (Neuroptera: Hemerobiidae) in Florida, detailing their distribution, biology, identification, and role as biological control agents. Brown lacewings are predaceous insects that primarily feed on aphids and other soft-bodied pests. The article includes identification keys for adults and larvae, discusses their life cycle, and highlights their effectiveness in pest management. It also covers the various species found in Florida and their specific habitats, contributing valuable information for both academic and practical applications in entomology. Published: August 2001.

Lionel A. Stange

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.