Global InformationChrysoperla plorabunda information
| Chrysoperla plorabunda | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Neuroptera |
| Family: | Chrysopidae |
| Genus: | Chrysoperla |
| Species: | C. plorabunda
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| Binomial name | |
| Chrysoperla plorabunda (Fitch, 1855)
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Chrysoperla plorabunda, also known as a green lacewing, is an insect belonging to the cryptic carnea complex of the genus.[1] Species in the complex are nearly identical in morphology, with differences in substrate-borne vibrational songs being the only identifying factor.[1] C. plorabunda has a widespread distribution across North America, ranging from coast to coast and from northern Canada down to Mexico.[2] Within that range, they are typically found in open habitats such as grasslands and cultivated fields, as well as on the edges of deciduous forests and within coniferous forests.[3] Adults feed predominately on nectar and honeydew, while larvae feed on other soft-bodied arthropods.[3]
- ^ a b Henry, Charles S.; Martínez Wells, Marta Lucía; Holsinger, Kent E. (2002). "The Inheritance of Mating Songs in Two Cryptic, Sibling Lacewing Species (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae: Chrysoperla)". Genetica. 116 (2/3): 269–289. doi:10.1023/A:1021240611362. PMID 12555784.
- ^ Henry, Charles S.; Wells, Marta Martinez (1990-05-01). "Geographical Variation in the Song of Chrysoperla plorabunda (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) in North America". Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 83 (3): 317–325. doi:10.1093/aesa/83.3.317. ISSN 1938-2901.
- ^ a b Henry, Charles S.; Wells, Marta MartíNez; Pupedis, Raymond J. (1993-01-01). "Hidden Taxonomic Diversity within Chrysoperla plorabunda (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae): Two New Species Based on Courtship Songs". Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 86 (1): 1–13. doi:10.1093/aesa/86.1.1. ISSN 1938-2901.