Silky lacewing (Psychopsis insolens)

Psychopsis insolens Psychopsis insolens is a member of the silky lacewing family Psychopsidae. These delicate and diaphanous insects are nocturnal and I found this one in repose on my house wall during the day.

The silky lacewings are distinguishable in their adult stage by their patterned wings which are covered in soft hair. The wings have a broad shape with marked venation.

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Appearance

Usually on a flat surface with wings forming a classic rounded 'heart' shape. Wings are thin and semi translucent.

Naming

Published in:McLachlan, R. 1863, "On some new species of neuropterous insects from Australia and New Zealand, belonging to the family Hemerobiidae", Journal of Entomology, ser. Lond., vol. 2, pp. 111-116

Distribution

Coastal eastern Australia, particularly NSW and south-eastern Queensland

Status

not threatened

References:

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Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychopsidae
Atlas of Living Australia - https://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:ebd8a50b-cd72-4a5a-92fe-297830a8130c#overview

Taxonomy
Kingdom	Animalia
Division	Arthropoda
Class	Insecta
Order	Neuroptera
Family	Psycopsidae
Genus	Psychopsis
Species	Psychopsis insolens

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Australia