lacewing

noun

lace·wing ˈlās-ˌwiŋ

: any of various neuropterous insects (such as genera Chrysopa and Hemerobius) having delicate lacelike wing venation, long antennae, and often brilliant eyes

called also lacewing fly

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Examining the wing shapes of extinct species of dragonflies or lacewings, for example, would improve our understanding of what conditions led to the modern versions that flit around today. —

Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 25 Oct. 2024 Release predatory insects like lacewings or ladybugs on outdoor or greenhouse plants. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024 However, several beneficial bugs prey on milkweed aphids, including ladybugs, lacewings, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024 Growing the right companion plants near milkweed can entice ladybugs, lacewings, and other beneficial insects to visit and feast on aphids. —

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