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Apertochrysa venosa (formerly known as Pseudomallada venosus or Dichochrysa venosa) is a species of green lacewing in the family Chrysopidae. Like other lacewings, its larvae are highly effective biological pest controllers, earning the nickname "aphid lions".
Taxonomic Identity
Recent Updates: In 2021, extensive genetic and morphological studies synonymized the large genus Pseudomallada under the older genus name Apertochrysa. Therefore, records under both Apertochrysa and Pseudomallada refer to the same group.
Species Groups: It belongs to the A. venosa group, which is distinctly characterized by the presence of a specific genital structure called gonocristae in males.
