Chrysopodes collaris
This record describes Chrysopodes collaris (species). Recorded family: Chrysopidae. Recorded order: Neuroptera.
Identification and Appearance
red red lineations (sinistrodextral) on the clypeus are unique among Chrysopidae in our area
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Neuroptera (Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies)
- Family
- Chrysopidae (Green Lacewings)
- Subfamily
- Chrysopinae
- Tribe
- Chrysopini
- Genus
- Chrysopodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
coastal TX, peninsular FL to Colombia & Guyana; W.Indies
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chrysopodes collaris (Schneider, 1851)
About Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Neuroptera, the group containing Chrysopodes collaris. 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 Chrysopodes collaris (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Schneider; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , Mike Quinn , v belov , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Chrysopodes collaris
What is Chrysopodes collaris?
Chrysopodes collaris is a species in the family Chrysopidae, within the order Neuroptera.
How do you identify Chrysopodes collaris?
red red lineations (sinistrodextral) on the clypeus are unique among Chrysopidae in our area
Where is Chrysopodes collaris found?
Range: coastal TX, peninsular FL to Colombia & Guyana; W.Indies