Hemerobiidae |
Small species, commonly
found on trees, shrubs or low vegetation. Adults and larva are predators, the
larva are free roaming and do not carry debris. Many drop and feign death if
disturbed. [35 Aust. species] Most species pictured have their DNA in the Barcode of Life Database. |
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HemerobiidGC sp. 4 |
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References:
Insects of Australia (Chapter 34: Neuroptera)
New, T.R.
CSIRO, Division of Entomology
1137pp (2 volumes), Melbourne University Press, 2nd Edition 1999.
Page 538
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