Tasmanian Brown Lacewing

Micromus tasmaniae

Micromus tasmaniae is a medium sized brown lacewing found in most states of Australia except NT.
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) Australia,Eamw lacewings,Encounter Bay SA,Geotagged,Micromus tasmaniae,Summer,Tasmanian Brown Lacewing,UVL

Appearance

Approximately 30mm long.
Brown lacewing with fine white streaks throughout the wings.
Tasmans lacewing - Micromus tasmaniae Not very big at all. Not more than 10 mm. Attracted to UV light Australia,Eamw lacewings,Encounter Bay SA,Fall,Geotagged,March 2023,Micromus tasmaniae,Tasmans lacewing,UVL

Naming

Synonyms:
Hemerobius tasmaniae Walker, 1860
Micromus australis Froggatt, 1904
Micromus froggatti Banks, 1909
Micromus perkinsi Banks, 1939
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. Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Micromus tasmaniae,Tasmans lacewing

Distribution

Eastern Asutralia from Cairns to Hobart. Southern Aouth Australia and south-west Western Australia

References:

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderNeuroptera
FamilyHemerobiidae
GenusMicromus
SpeciesMicromus tasmaniae
Photographed in
Australia