Eremochrysa hageni
This record describes Eremochrysa hageni (species). Recorded family: Chrysopidae. Recorded order: Neuroptera.
Identification and Appearance
Face white with wide genal stripe, scapes with a broad stripe above (not at outer and inner sides), pronotum with only 3 dark spots at side, costal crossveins entirely pale.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Neuroptera (Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies)
- Family
- Chrysopidae (Green Lacewings)
- Subfamily
- Chrysopinae
- Tribe
- Chrysopini
- Genus
- Eremochrysa (Shadow Lacewings)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ, NM, TX, UT
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eremochrysa hageni Banks, 1903
About Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Neuroptera, the group containing Eremochrysa hageni. 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 Eremochrysa hageni (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jonathan Hoskins; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eremochrysa hageni
What is Eremochrysa hageni?
Eremochrysa hageni is a species in the family Chrysopidae, within the order Neuroptera.
How do you identify Eremochrysa hageni?
Face white with wide genal stripe, scapes with a broad stripe above (not at outer and inner sides), pronotum with only 3 dark spots at side, costal crossveins entirely pale.
Where is Eremochrysa hageni found?
Range: AZ, NM, TX, UT