Order Neuroptera (Lacewings)

Code QN039999

A diverse group of medium to large lacewings. A minority of genera and species are aquatic or semiaquatic. Osmylid larvae are of typical neuropteroid form: ie. elongate with long, pointed, forward-facing mouthparts, multisegmented antennae, three free thoracic segments (at least the first strongly sclerotised), and a tapering abdomen without external gills.

References:

New, T.R. (1991) Neuroptera. pp. 525-542. In: CSIRO, Insects of Australia . Volume 1. Melbourne University Press, Carlton, Victoria.

Williams, W.D. (1980) Australian Freshwater Life: The Invertebrates of Australian Inland Waters. The Macmillan Company of Australia, Melbourne.