Chrysoperla lucasina

This often abundant species ranges across most of temperate Europe and eastward into western Asia, as well as across the northern quarter (at least) of Africa.  Like C. mediterranea it stays green during winter diapause.  Shown below is just the initial portion of one SRU of the male or female solo “calling song,” consisting of numerous, fairly long volleys of abdominal vibration. The dueting song is similar but consists of just 4 or 5 volleys, exchanged frenetically with the partner in what looks like one continuous string of volleys.

For more information, see Henry, C. S., S. J. Brooks, J. B. Johnson, and P. Duelli. 1996. Chrysoperla lucasina (Lacroix): a distinct species of green lacewing, confirmed by acoustical analysis (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). Syst. Entomol. 21: 205-218.

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