Atlas of African Neuroptera and Megaloptera

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LacewingMAP:   33
Province:   Gauteng
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   2628AD
Observer:   Heyns J
Date of record:   2014-08-26
Number of photos:   1
Notes:  
Last updated:   2022-06-30 13:49:29
Sp. code:   325840
Species name:   Hemerobius nairobicus
Common name:  
Family:   Hemerobiidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:  
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=LacewingMAP-33
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 33 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Mervyn Mansel
Comment:   a brown lacewing. Larvae are arboreal and feed on aphids and other small soft-bodied insects. This species is fairly widespread in SA and often comes to light in built-up areas with gardens
Date:   2014-12-23 15:18:17
Species name:   Hemerobius nairobicus
Species code:   325840

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