Micromus posticus is a species of brown lacewing in the family Hemerobiidae.[1][2][3] It is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and North America.[2] Both larvae and adults feed on aphids.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Neuroptera |
| Family: | Hemerobiidae |
| Genus: | Micromus |
| Species: | M. posticus
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| Micromus posticus (Walker, 1853)
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Identification
editMicromus posticus measures between 7 to 9.5 mm from length to wingtip.[1] Adults are macropterous.[3] Micromus posticus can be identified by the inner gradate veins on the forewing, which are separated by a distance less than or equal to their length. They also lack conspicuous markings on the face.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Micromus posticus Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Micromus posticus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Micromus posticus Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ "Images and collection data for Micromus posticus". Pictures from Earth. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
Further reading
edit- Arnett, Ross H. (30 July 2000). American Insects: A Handbook of the Insects of America North of Mexico. CRC Press. ISBN 978-0-8493-0212-1.
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