Record details

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:   17366
Province:   Khomas
Country:   Namibia
Locus:   2316BC
Observer:   Thomson N
Date of record:   2020-10-24
Number of photos:   1
Notes:  
Last updated:   2021-01-21 10:37:47
Sp. code:   330500
Species name:   Nemia sp.
Common name:  
Family:   Nemopteridae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:  
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=-17366
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
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Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Mervyn Mansell
Comment:   This is a species of NemiaThis genus of arrow-winged lacewings is known only from the Western and Northern Cape Provinces and southern Namibia where it is fairly widespread - although some species are localized. They are characteristically yellow with brown abdominal stripes, with a prominent pterostigma. Strongly attracted to light. Larvae are thought to live freely in sand.
Date:   2021-01-21 10:37:47
Species name:   Nemia sp.
Species code:   330500

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