Hemerobius stigma
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Hemerobius stigma is a lacewings from the family of hemerobiidae (Hemerobiidae).
features
The brownish colored day-like reach a length of 5–7.5 mm. Hemerobius stigma has a characteristic wing vein .
Occurrence
The species occurs in the Holarctic . It is widespread in Europe and North America.
Way of life
Hemerobius stigma prefers coniferous forests as a habitat. The daytime is observed especially in spring in the months of March and April. Adults and larvae predatorily live on aphids such as the European silver fir tree louse ( Mindarus abietinus ), the pine stem louse ( Adelges piceae ) and Pineus strobi , a species from the Adelgidae family . As these are considered to be forest pests , Hemerobius stigma is considered a potential biological pest control agent .
Taxonomy
The following synonyms are known from the literature :
- Hemerobius stigmaterus Fitch , 1855
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Species Hemerobius stigma . bugguide.net. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ↑ a b c Biological Control . Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
Web links
- Hemerobius stigma in Fauna Europaea
- Hemerobius stigma in the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- University of British Columbia Photos
- University of Florida - IFAS Extension - Identification key, sketch of the fore wing loading