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Porismus strigatus

Pied Lacewing at Forde, ACT

Porismus strigatus at Forde, ACT - 2 Apr 2021
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Identification history

Porismus strigatus 9 Apr 2021 michaelb
Porismus strigatus 8 Apr 2021 JonLewis

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Four or five individuals quite close together on an old pine tree.

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RogerF wrote:
   9 Apr 2021
Quite interesting how these cute lacewings are emerging and congregating at this time of year.

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Helicoverpa armigera (Cotton bollworm, Corn earworm) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Vicia sp. (A Vetch) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Paropsis intermedia (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Calomela parilis (Leaf beetle) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Euctenia sp. (genus) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Forde, ACT - 29 Oct 2022 by KaleenBruce
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Forde, ACT - 2 Apr 2022 by chriselidie
Austroicetes pusilla (Grasshopper, Locust) at Forde, ACT - 16 Jan 2020 by Bioparticles
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Forde, ACT - 15 Sep 2018 by natureguy
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Forde, ACT - 16 Apr 2018 by natureguy
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Forde, ACT - 8 Oct 2016 by jessiesmith510

Location information

Species information

  • Porismus strigatus Scientific name
  • Pied Lacewing Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 2 Apr 2021 05:43 PM Recorded on
  • JonLewis Recorded by

Additional information

  • Pine tree Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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