Scientific name

Chrysacanthia esbeniana Lacroix

Taxonomic position

Neuroptera: Chrysopidae

Diagnosis

Members of this genus are atypical chrysopids, with a highly distinctive appearance and have highly pigmented forewings.

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Hosts / Associated habitat

Not very common and appear to be arboreal in habit. Collected on Ficus benghalensis in Karnataka.