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Is this a termite swarmer?

Posted by arcas z6 KY (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 9, 09 at 21:57

I found a couple of these on the garage ceiling this evening after a day of heavy rain. Are these two guys termite swarmers?

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Pic #2

Thanks for any insights.


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RE: Is this a termite swarmer?

No. We call those Mayflies but since it's not May I dunno what they are, except not termites.


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RE: Is this a termite swarmer?

Not a Mayfly, and not a termite. I believe it might be Brown Lacewing, though we don't know what size your critters are. If larger, they might be Giant Lacewings.

Here is a link that might be useful: Click here for comparison.


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RE: Is this a termite swarmer?

  • Posted by jean001 z8aPortland, OR (My Page) on
    Mon, Oct 12, 09 at 12:28

Adult brown lacewings are a scant 1/4 inch long.


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RE: Is this a termite swarmer?

Sorry for the late reply and apologies for not mentioning the size of these guys. They measure about 1-1.5cm. Thanks for the link rhizo_1. Judging from that link, I agree, these guys appear to be brown lacewings.

I've noticed dozens of these lacewings around the birch tree and pachysandra next to the garage. Seeing how they're considered beneficial insects, I'll leave them alone.

Thanks again for the replies!


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RE: Is this a termite swarmer?

What you have there appears to be a fungus gnat (Sciaridae). The larval food consists of moist decaying matter and fungi growing in the soil.

These gnats breedin settings such as rotting wood, animal waste, under bark or in over-watered plants.

Hope this helps.

Here is a link that might be useful: BugsBugMe


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RE: Is this a termite swarmer?

  • Posted by jean001 z8aPortland, OR (My Page) on
    Tue, Mar 23, 10 at 19:48

No. As was said, brown lacewings.


 
 

 

 


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