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Tasmanian Brown Lacewing - Micromus tasmaniae Attracted to UV light. No more then 10 mm in length.<br />
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Adults of the species are 7.5-10 mm long, and are typically nocturnal. The lacewing&#039;s lifespan is temperature dependent (higher temperatures causing shorter larval stages).[1] The Tasmanian Brown Lacewing breeds all year round, surviving at temperatures as low as 5&deg;C.[1] The species typically has clear wings and a brown body.[4] The species can be differentiated from Micromus bifasciatus by the spotted pattern on the species&#039; anterior wings, compared to the brown transverse bands found on Micromus bifasciatus.[4] (Wikipedia) Australia,Eamw lacewings,Encounter Bay SA,Geotagged,Micromus tasmaniae,Summer,Tasmanian Brown Lacewing,UVL Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Tasmanian Brown Lacewing - Micromus tasmaniae

Attracted to UV light. No more then 10 mm in length.

Adults of the species are 7.5-10 mm long, and are typically nocturnal. The lacewing's lifespan is temperature dependent (higher temperatures causing shorter larval stages).[1] The Tasmanian Brown Lacewing breeds all year round, surviving at temperatures as low as 5°C.[1] The species typically has clear wings and a brown body.[4] The species can be differentiated from Micromus bifasciatus by the spotted pattern on the species' anterior wings, compared to the brown transverse bands found on Micromus bifasciatus.[4] (Wikipedia)

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  1. Really nice shot, Ernst! Posted one year ago
    1. Thank you Christine Posted one year ago

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Micromus tasmaniae is a medium sized brown lacewing found in most states of Australia except NT.

Similar species: Net-winged Insects
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Uploaded Jan 25, 2024. Captured Jan 24, 2024 15:20 in 66 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/9.0
  • 1/664s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm