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ithonid

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any insect of the moth lacewing family Ithonidae.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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  • 2008, Lionel Stange, Lacewings, Antlions and Mantispids (Neuroptera), John L. Capinera, Encyclopedia of Entomology, Volume 4, page 2105, Some species of ithonids (Ithone, Megalithone and Oliarces) have been observed swarming in vast numbers for short periods of time.

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