Blue Eyes Lacewing

Description:

This beautiful and delicate insect was about 40mm long with a wing span probably about 110mm. The thoracic segments were dorso-ventrally flattened and the dark abdomen had yellow patterns. Eyes were most - striking an iridescent blue, giving it the common name. Long wings showed delicate venation with white patches on curved tips. Each wing also had a narrow red patch, along the costal margin.

Habitat:

Open forests and damp habitats

Notes:

The larvae look like antlion larvae and feed on other insects in pit traps built in loose soil. An exciting find for me ! Belongs to the Order Neuroptera which includes other lacewings and antlions. For a spotting of hatchlings of this lacewing go to: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/193...