Insects and Spiders - native

Giant lacewing (Polystoechodes punctuate) on Aug 11, 2025

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Description of specimen

Possibly Giant Lacewing but I’m not sure. I’ve never see an anything like it.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! Yes, this is a giant lacewing (Polystoechodes sp). They are not commonly seen, the adults being nocturnal and fairly short-lived.

Tom Valente
Aug. 12, 2025, 4:33 a.m.

Location

In my garage

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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