Neuroptera Species:
Researchers have found two rare Order Neuroptera species, Glenochrysa zeylanica and Indophanes barbara from Kerala.
- Neuroptera is a group of insects commonly called lacewings because of the complex vein patterns in the wings, giving them a lacy appearance.
- Neuropteran adults are terrestrial and mostly associated with the aerial parts of plants, where they settle or hunt for prey.
- Due to their predatory behaviour, they are used in agriculture.
- The voracious feeding capability, as well as active mobile prey-searching behaviour revealed by the larvae of species particularly of Chrysopidae, Hemerobiidae, and Coniopterygidae makes them active biological control agents of most important pests of agriculture and horticulture.
