Nusalala | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Neuroptera |
Family: | Hemerobiidae |
Subfamily: | Microminae |
Genus: |
Nusalala Navás, 1913 |
Type species | |
Nusalala erecta Navás, 1913
| |
Distribution of Nusalala |
Nusalala is a genus of
brown lacewings. The scientific name was published in 1913 by
Longinos Navás.
[1] They belong to the subfamily
Microminae, as well as the genera
Micromus and
Megalomina.
[2]
Some species of this genus, such as Nusalala brachyptera , are "brachypter" meaning short wings,
[3] and have lost the ability to fly; they can only jump. This phenomenon has evolved in a number of genera in the family
Hemerobiidae
[4]
This genus have an exclusive neotropical distribution (South America, Central America and the Caribbean). [5] As well, the distribution is limited in the South Cone and steppes, where its humidity and temperature conditions may not be enough, and in rain forests, despite their tropical nature. [5]
Nusalala | |
---|---|
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Neuroptera |
Family: | Hemerobiidae |
Subfamily: | Microminae |
Genus: |
Nusalala Navás, 1913 |
Type species | |
Nusalala erecta Navás, 1913
| |
Distribution of Nusalala |
Nusalala is a genus of
brown lacewings. The scientific name was published in 1913 by
Longinos Navás.
[1] They belong to the subfamily
Microminae, as well as the genera
Micromus and
Megalomina.
[2]
Some species of this genus, such as Nusalala brachyptera , are "brachypter" meaning short wings,
[3] and have lost the ability to fly; they can only jump. This phenomenon has evolved in a number of genera in the family
Hemerobiidae
[4]
This genus have an exclusive neotropical distribution (South America, Central America and the Caribbean). [5] As well, the distribution is limited in the South Cone and steppes, where its humidity and temperature conditions may not be enough, and in rain forests, despite their tropical nature. [5]