Common Green Lacewing
Chrysoperla carnea
Common Green Lacewing
Chrysoperla carnea
The common green lacewing, is an insect in the Chrysopidae family. They are delicate insects commonly found in agricultural, landscaped areas, and garden habitats. Although the adults feed on nectar, pollen and aphid honeydew, the larvae, called Aphid Lions, are active predators and feed on aphids and other small soft body insects. Lacewing eggs are oval and secured to the plant by long slender stalks.
Identification: Lacewings are thin and long body, around 15mm in length. They are light green in colour, with membranous, pale green wings that are longer than the body.
Class: Insecta
Order: Neuroptera
Family: Chrysopidae
Genus: Chrysoperla
Binomial name: Chrysoperla carnea
Chrysoperla carnea
The common green lacewing, is an insect in the Chrysopidae family. They are delicate insects commonly found in agricultural, landscaped areas, and garden habitats. Although the adults feed on nectar, pollen and aphid honeydew, the larvae, called Aphid Lions, are active predators and feed on aphids and other small soft body insects. Lacewing eggs are oval and secured to the plant by long slender stalks.
Identification: Lacewings are thin and long body, around 15mm in length. They are light green in colour, with membranous, pale green wings that are longer than the body.
Class: Insecta
Order: Neuroptera
Family: Chrysopidae
Genus: Chrysoperla
Binomial name: Chrysoperla carnea
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