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Tasman's Lacewing (Micromus tasmaniae) At approximately 30mm long this brown lacewing was found exploring the bark of a local eucalyptus.<br /> Gum tree trunk in local parkland.<br /> Almost the only arthropod seen in the area. <br /> Hemerobiidae are a family of plain insects usually about 15 to 30mm long and commonly known as &#039;Brown Lacewings&#039;. <br /> It&#039;s a good disguise for bark. Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Micromus tasmaniae,Tasmans lacewing Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Tasman's Lacewing (Micromus tasmaniae)

At approximately 30mm long this brown lacewing was found exploring the bark of a local eucalyptus.
Gum tree trunk in local parkland.
Almost the only arthropod seen in the area.
Hemerobiidae are a family of plain insects usually about 15 to 30mm long and commonly known as 'Brown Lacewings'.
It's a good disguise for bark.

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The Tasmanian Brown Lacewing

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

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Similar species: Net-winged Insects
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Apr 22, 2016. Captured Apr 15, 2013 13:20 in 34 Talaskia Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • DSC-HX30V
  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 10.86mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.