Giant lacewing found in Arkansas
Michael Skvara
For the first time in over 50 years, a giant lacewing (Polystoechotes punctata) found in eastern North America. The find raises new questions about the distribution of Jurassic insects that mysteriously disappeared from the East Coast decades ago.
Giant lacewings were once abundant across North America, but by the 1800s, it’s unclear why they may have been due to urban development, invasive species, and the rise of artificial light. The giant lacewing had never been recorded before…
