Nolima pinal
This record describes Nolima pinal (species). Recorded family: Mantispidae. Recorded order: Neuroptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wing venation Rehn described 3 species in our area: Nolima dine, N. kantsi, and N. pinal . All three were synonymized under N. pinal in
Identification notes
Wing venation
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Neuroptera (Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies)
- Superfamily
- Mantispoidea
- Family
- Mantispidae (Mantid Lacewings)
- Subfamily
- Calomantispinae
- Genus
- Nolima
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ‒TX, NV in our area [ Range map ]
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Nolima pinal Rehn 1939
About Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Neuroptera, the group containing Nolima pinal. 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 Nolima pinal (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Aaron Schusteff , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Nolima pinal
What is Nolima pinal?
Nolima pinal is a species in the family Mantispidae, within the order Neuroptera.
How do you identify Nolima pinal?
Wing venation
Where is Nolima pinal found?
Range: AZ‒TX, NV in our area [ Range map ]