Eremochrysa tibialis
This record describes Eremochrysa tibialis (species). Recorded family: Chrysopidae. Recorded order: Neuroptera.
Identification and Appearance
Front and mid tibiae with a dark cross-band about one-third way from base, often also a dark spot at base of these tibiae; venation mostly dotted, vertex usually with reddish lines or spots.
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
western (AZ, CA, NV, UT)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: The species name tibialis , is for the characteristic bands on the tibiae . (legs)
About Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Neuroptera, the group containing Eremochrysa tibialis. 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 tibialis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Bob Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Eremochrysa tibialis
What is Eremochrysa tibialis?
Eremochrysa tibialis is a species in the family Chrysopidae, within the order Neuroptera.
How do you identify Eremochrysa tibialis?
Front and mid tibiae with a dark cross-band about one-third way from base, often also a dark spot at base of these tibiae; venation mostly dotted, vertex usually with reddish lines or spots.
Where is Eremochrysa tibialis found?
Range: western (AZ, CA, NV, UT)