The order Neuroptera includes the lacewings, antlions, mantisflies, and owlflies along with several other minor groups. Except for larval spongillaflies (family Sisyridae) which feed on fresh-water sponges, all members are terrestrial. Antlion larvae live in …

Common Name: Green Lacewings Description: Common lacewings are usually found on grass and weeds.They are a greenish color with copper eyes. The adults produce an unpleasant odor when handled by humans. The larvae are predaceous and feed on aphids.

The order Neuroptera includes the lacewings and antlions. All members of the order have grasping/biting mouthparts and the larval stages exhibit a predatory lifestyle. Except for larval spongillaflies (family Sisyridae) which feed on fresh-water sponges, all members are terrestrial.

Common Name: Mantispids, Mantidflies Description: Adults have an elongated prothorax and raptorial (prey-catching) front legs. Wings fold flat over the back at rest. Larvae are predators of spider eggs and wasp larvae.

Common Name: Antlions Description: Adults resemble damselflies but have short, knobbed antennae. Larvae (often called doodlebugs) dig pits in sandy soil where they lie in wait to snare prey that fall into the pit.

Common Name: Brown Lacewings Description: Smaller and more hairy than green lacewings. Larvae are predaceous and feed on aphids, mealybugs, and mites. Adults can be recognized by the forked crossveins along the leading edge of front wings.

Common Name: Owlflies Description: Adults resemble dragonflies, but have long antennae with an abrupt knob at the end. Predatory larvae resemble antlions, but do not dig a pit.

Holometabola – closely related to Neuroptera. Distribution: Common worldwide, but seldom abundant. Larvae are frequent inhabitants of streams and rivers. Two families and 46 species in North America; two families and about 400 species worldwide.

Immatures of the Neuroptera would be classified as: A. Scavengers C. Parasites B. Herbivores D. Predators 15. What do the orders Mantodea, Dermaptera, and Isoptera have in common? A.

ENT 425: Flowchart for Insect Order Organization Subclass Subclass Apterygota î Orders: í. Archeognatha over abdomen î. Thysanura Pterygota Wings? No Yes No Yes Do wings fold ? Division Paleoptera î Orders: ï. Ephemeroptera ð. Odonata Division Neoptera Holometabola Group õ Orders: î ì. Neuroptera