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Family SISYRIDAE


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T.R. New La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia

Introduction

Sisyridae, 'spongeflies', derive their common name from the specialised larval habit of feeding on freshwater sponges and bryozoans (Parfin & Gurney 1956). Adults are small brownish lacewings found near water; larvae are very distinctive in having ventral abdominal gills in the second and third instars and long straight jaws.

The Australian species have not been reviewed comprehensively, and the two genera recorded are both geographically widespread. A number of undescribed species were listed by Monserrat (1977). The family appears to be most diverse in the east of the continent. World species were listed by Monserrat (1977).

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
12-Feb-2010 (import)