Introduction to Insect Biology and Diversity, 3/e James B. Whitfield / Alexander H. Purcell III Copyright © 2012 by Oxford University Press, Inc. CHAPTER 38 Order Neuroptera (Lacewings, Ant Lions, etc.)

Introduction to Insect Biology and Diversity, 3/e James B. Whitfield / Alexander H. Purcell III Copyright © 2012 by Oxford University Press, Inc. Adult ant lion (Myrmeleontidae).

Introduction to Insect Biology and Diversity, 3/e James B. Whitfield / Alexander H. Purcell III Copyright © 2012 by Oxford University Press, Inc. Figure 38.1 Neuroptera, Chrysopidae (Chrysopa carnea); a, adult (scale equals 2 mm); b, mature larva; c, head of larva.

Introduction to Insect Biology and Diversity, 3/e James B. Whitfield / Alexander H. Purcell III Copyright © 2012 by Oxford University Press, Inc. Figure 38.2 Larvae of Neuroptera: a, Myrmeleontidae (Vella; scale equals 2 mm); b, Sisyridae (Climacia areolaris).

Introduction to Insect Biology and Diversity, 3/e James B. Whitfield / Alexander H. Purcell III Copyright © 2012 by Oxford University Press, Inc. Figure 38.3 Larvae of ant lions, Myrmeleontidae: a, cross section of mandible; b, diagram of a larva in sand pit. The larva seizes small insects that fall into the pit and are unable to climb out.

Introduction to Insect Biology and Diversity, 3/e James B. Whitfield / Alexander H. Purcell III Copyright © 2012 by Oxford University Press, Inc. Figure 38.4 Wings of Neuroptera:

Introduction to Insect Biology and Diversity, 3/e James B. Whitfield / Alexander H. Purcell III Copyright © 2012 by Oxford University Press, Inc. Figure 38.5 Adult Neuroptera: a, Myrmeleontidae (Myrmeleon immaculatus; scale equals 4 mm); b, Mantispidae (Plega dactylota, female; scale equals 2 mm)