Micromus posticus is a species of brown lacewing in the family Hemerobiidae. It is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. Both larvae and adults feed on aphids.

Identification Micromus posticus measures between 7 and 9.5 mm from length to wingtip. Adults are macropterous. Micromus posticus can be identified by the inner gradate veins on the forewing, which are separated by a distance less than or equal to their length. They also lack conspicuous markings on the face.

References

Bugguide.net. Species Micromus posticus

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