A revision of the Australian Chrysopidae (Insecta : Neuroptera)

Abstract

The Australian Chrysopidae are revised, and keys and illustrations provided to aid separation of all genera and species. Of 53 species recognised, nine ( Triplochrysa , one; Ankylopteryx, one; Italochrysa , one; Glenochrysa , one; Chrysopa , five) are described as new. Three species earlier placed in Chrysopa are allocated to Glenochrysa ( irregularis, opposita, regularis ). C. alcatoa Banks is reduced to a synonym of C. signata Schneider and Italochrysa xanthocephala (Navás) to a synonym of I. insignis (Walker). Italochrysa froggatti (Esben-Petersen) is recorded for the first time for the Australian mainland. Relationships and distribution of the Australian Chrysopidae are discussed.