Nov 9, 2023
Stream Lacewing
Stenosmylus stenopterus
24/03/23 - NSW, Dapto
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Stream Lacewing
Stenosmylus stenopterus
24/03/23 - NSW, Dapto
Beautiful insect with big round eyes ♥
They are family of Stream lacewings (Osmylidae)
보날개풀잠자리 (Lysmus harmandinus)
Osmylid (Stream Lacewing) (Spilosmylus sp., Osmylidae, Neuroptera) Some species in this genus sport these embossed "buttons" in the middle of the trailing edge of the forewing, purpose unknown. by Sinobug (itchydogimages) on Flickr. Pu'er, Yunnan, China See more Chinese insects and spiders on my Flickr site HERE...
Hmm. It’s the only footage of Porismus strigatus I could find online (and it’s quite interesting mating behaviour) but whoever put this video up and is apparently selling the footage desn’t credit Densey Clyne, the Australian naturalist, photographer and writer, especially well known for her studies of spiders and insects. That’s her presenting the video.
#1614 - Porismus strigatus
A strikingly marked species of Osmylid lacewing found in the southeastern states of Australia. Like other members of the family Porismus strigatus is probably a predator, supplementing their diet with pollen. On the other hand, the vividly marked wings are highly unusual for any lacewing.
Stenosmylus tenius, a species, genus, and family apparently unreported from Western Australia before.
Wellard Wetlands, Baldivis, Perth.
2.4*1.9*0.5cm Genuine Amber Fossil from Burma Burmite Amber is ONE HUNDRED MILLION OLD, for this reason, displayed
Osmylid in amber
Flickriver - view images as a 'river of photos' and more...