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Hemerobius vittatus

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

By 1824

Primary Source Reference:

William H. Keating, Narrative of an expedition to the source of St. Peter's river, Lake Winnepeek, Lake of the Woods, &c., performed in the year 1823, ... under the command of Stephen H. Long, 2 vols. (Philadelphia, 1824), 2: 307 / https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/13640742

Additional Source Text:

"This fine insect is in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum, and was found by Mr. Titian Peale."

Current Common Name:

Giant lacewing

Current Scientific Name

Polystoechotes punctata