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Hemerobidae |
Small species, commonly found on trees, shrubs or low vegetation. Adults and larva are predators, the larva are free roaming and do not carry debris. Many drop and feign death if disturbed. [35 Aust. species] |
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References:
Insects of Australia (Chapter 34: Neuroptera)
New, T.R.
CSIRO, Division of Entomology
1137pp (2 volumes), Melbourne University Press, 2nd Edition 1999.
Page 538
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