LACEWING


Meaning of LACEWING in English

n.

Any of numerous species of insects in the order Neuroptera, especially those in the green lacewing and brown lacewing families.

The green lacewing has long, delicate antennae, a slender greenish body, golden-or copper-coloured eyes, and two pairs of veined wings. It is found worldwide and flies near grasses and shrubs. It is also known as a stinkfly because it emits a disagreeable odour. The larva, with prominent sucking mouthparts, drains body fluids from aphids and other soft-bodied insects. The brown lacewing resembles the green lacewing but is smaller and brown.

Lacewing ( Chrysopa )

A.E.Mc.R. Pearce

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