Paranthaclisis congener
This record describes Paranthaclisis congener (species). Recorded family: Myrmeleontidae. Recorded order: Neuroptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished from other species in the genus by the yellowish median mark on the mesoscutellar rim (dark in all of our other species).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Neuroptera (Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies)
- Superfamily
- Myrmeleontoidea
- Family
- Myrmeleontidae (Antlions & Owlflies)
- Subfamily
- Myrmeleontinae
- Tribe
- Acanthaclisini
- Genus
- Paranthaclisis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. US (WA-CA to UT-NM) into Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Paranthaclisis congener (Hagen 1861)
About Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Neuroptera, the group containing Paranthaclisis congener. 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 Paranthaclisis congener (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by v belov , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Paranthaclisis congener
What is Paranthaclisis congener?
Paranthaclisis congener is a species in the family Myrmeleontidae, within the order Neuroptera.
How do you identify Paranthaclisis congener?
Distinguished from other species in the genus by the yellowish median mark on the mesoscutellar rim (dark in all of our other species).
Where is Paranthaclisis congener found?
Range: w. US (WA-CA to UT-NM) into Mexico