Complex Species Complex, Pt. 2 - _TNY_5837
This is a lacewing and it appears to be the common green lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea).
Recent studies have however shown that it might not be quite that easy. DNA analysis has shown that there in fact are several species which look the same - but differ in the way the males "sing" to attract the females. Each species in this complex will only mate with others of the exact same species, but since they look the same to us it becomes quite difficult to figure out which one it is you're looking at.
This one along with some buddies had crawled inside the folded patio parasol at my mom's summer house so when we were there in November making preparations for winter we disturbed them a bit.
Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/51926187021/
A shot of five of 'em in various shades of colour can be found here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/51925214012/
Complex Species Complex, Pt. 2 - _TNY_5837
This is a lacewing and it appears to be the common green lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea).
Recent studies have however shown that it might not be quite that easy. DNA analysis has shown that there in fact are several species which look the same - but differ in the way the males "sing" to attract the females. Each species in this complex will only mate with others of the exact same species, but since they look the same to us it becomes quite difficult to figure out which one it is you're looking at.
This one along with some buddies had crawled inside the folded patio parasol at my mom's summer house so when we were there in November making preparations for winter we disturbed them a bit.
Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/51926187021/
A shot of five of 'em in various shades of colour can be found here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/51925214012/