Atlas of African Neuroptera and Megaloptera

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LacewingMAP:   16535
Province:   Oshikoto
Country:   Namibia
Locus:   1817DA
Observer:   Thomson N
Date of record:   2020-01-18
Number of photos:   1
Notes:  
Id status:   Identification pending
Collector's species id:  
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=LacewingMAP-16535
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 16535 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Mervyn Mansell
Comment:   This is a species of Cueta, but not possible to distinguish from photo. Cueta species are all very similar and can often only be distinguished by genitalic dissections. They are all almost indistinguishable in the larval stage, all characterized by the pink colour. Pits are always built in the open in direct sun. During the heat of the day, they burrow downwards, but are nonetheless able to withstand very high temperatures.
Date:   2020-01-29 10:30:33
Species name:  
Species code:   0

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