Italochrysa italica

Description:

This is the biggest lacewing you can find in South Europe. Wingspan of 46-52 mm. This species has a very interesting biology. It depends closely on Crematogaster scutellaris ants on which feed the larvae of the chrysope

Habitat:

Spotted on a Holm oak tree

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec. f/7.1 ISO Speed Rating: 400. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.