Ceraeochrysa cincta
This record describes Ceraeochrysa cincta (species). Recorded family: Chrysopidae. Recorded order: Neuroptera.
Identification and Appearance
Red marks on the sides of the prothorax, antennal scapes with two stripes on the dorsal (upper) surface, flagellum usually pale (variable). The populations described from Florida and Mexico likely represent two separate species within a species complex. As Schneider's description is of a specimen from Brazil, our population would thus probably represent an unnamed species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Neuroptera (Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies)
- Family
- Chrysopidae (Green Lacewings)
- Subfamily
- Chrysopinae
- Tribe
- Chrysopini
- Genus
- Ceraeochrysa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
FL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ceraeochrysa cincta (Schneider 1851)
About Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Neuroptera, the group containing Ceraeochrysa cincta. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Neuroptera (lacewings, antlions, owlflies) includes ~6,000 described species. Green lacewing larvae are called 'aphid lions' - a single larva can consume up to 200 aphids per week.
Ecological role of the group
Antlion larvae build conical pit traps in sandy soil - an engineering feat studied by physicists for insights into granular mechanics. Adult lacewings are important pollinators of night-blooming flowers.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lacewings are commercially reared and sold as biological pest control agents. The global biological pest control market, which heavily features lacewings, was valued at $6.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $16.4 billion by 2033.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA IPM, biological control market research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Ceraeochrysa cincta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jonathan Hoskins; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceraeochrysa cincta
What is Ceraeochrysa cincta?
Ceraeochrysa cincta is a species in the family Chrysopidae, within the order Neuroptera.
How do you identify Ceraeochrysa cincta?
Red marks on the sides of the prothorax, antennal scapes with two stripes on the dorsal (upper) surface, flagellum usually pale (variable).
Where is Ceraeochrysa cincta found?
Range: FL