bruinrode gaasvlieg
Nothochrysa capitata
The bruinrode gaasvlieg (Nothochrysa capitata) is a delicate lacewing species characterized by its distinctive brownish-red coloration and intricate wing venation patterns. As both larvae and adults, these insects serve as important predators of aphids and other soft-bodied insects, making them valuable natural pest controllers in their ecosystems.
17
Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Neuroptera
Family
Chrysopidae
Genus
Nothochrysa
bruinrode gaasvlieg belongs to the family Chrysopidae, order Neuroptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
The bruinrode gaasvlieg (Nothochrysa capitata) is a delicate lacewing species characterized by its distinctive brownish-red coloration and intricate wing venation patterns. As both larvae and adults, these insects serve as important predators of aphids and other soft-bodied insects, making them valuable natural pest controllers in their ecosystems.
The bruinrode gaasvlieg faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss due to agricultural intensification and urbanization across its European range. Climate change and pesticide use in agricultural areas further compound pressures on this lacewing species, affecting both adult populations and their prey base of aphids and other small insects.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, forest edges, parks, and gardens with abundant vegetation. It is particularly associated with areas rich in aphids and other small insects that serve as prey, including agricultural landscapes and semi-natural habitats with diverse plant communities.
Threats
Agricultural intensification and pesticide use
Habitat fragmentation and loss
Climate change impacts
Decline in prey species availability
Urbanization and development
Found in 17 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). bruinrode gaasvlieg (Nothochrysa capitata). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bruinrode-gaasvlieg