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carnea-group Green Lacewings
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carnea-group Green Lacewings
Chrysoperla carnea
Green lacewings are tiny, delicate insects with beautiful green wings. They love to fly around gardens and help keep plants healthy by eating pests like aphids.
Habitat: Urban areas, Gardens, Forests
Appearance
The carnea-group Green Lacewings has a delicate, bright emerald-green body with long, slender antennae and large, golden eyes. Its most striking feature is its pair of prominent, translucent, highly veined wings, giving it a fragile, lacy appearance.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderNeuropteraFamilyChrysopidaeGenusChrysoperla
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A single lacewing larva can eat hundreds of plant-destroying aphids in its life!
Adult lacewings can survive freezing winter by changing from green to brown!
Mother lacewings lift their eggs on tiny 'fishing lines' to keep them safe!
Some lacewing babies cover themselves in trash as camouflage!
Special abilities
Ability
Aphid Assassin
carnea-group Green Lacewings larvae can rapidly consume many aphids, helping them control garden pests.
Ability
Pollen Power-up
carnea-group Green Lacewings adults can feed on pollen and nectar, which helps them live longer and lay more eggs.
Ability
Winter Snooze
carnea-group Green Lacewings can change color and hibernate, allowing them to survive cold winter months.
Ability
Stalked Eggs
carnea-group Green Lacewings lay their eggs on thin stalks, which helps protect them from predators like ants.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 15-30 mm
- Size
- 10-15 mm
- Lifespan
- 30-45 days
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Larvae are fierce hunters of tiny pests, while adults prefer sweet plant juices.
Age differences: Larvae are active predators, but adults primarily feed on nectar, pollen, and honeydew.
Primary Foods
- aphids
- scale insects
- mealybugs
- mites
- nectar
- pollen
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
hunts
cotton aphid
Aphis gossypii
Larvae consume these common garden pests.
hunts
rose aphid
Macrosiphum rosae
A favorite meal for hungry lacewing larvae.
eaten by
Harlequin ladybird
Harmonia axyridis
Ladybird larvae sometimes eat lacewing eggs.
eaten by
European fire ant
Myrmica rubra
Ants can prey on lacewing eggs and larvae.
Traits
No trait badges are assigned for this object yet.
Also known as
Aphid Lion
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Green lacewings are safe and gentle, so you can watch them without worry!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is carnea-group Green Lacewings's wingspan?
15-30 mm
How big is carnea-group Green Lacewings?
10-15 mm
How long does carnea-group Green Lacewings live?
30-45 days
What does carnea-group Green Lacewings eat?
Larvae are fierce hunters of tiny pests, while adults prefer sweet plant juices.
Where is carnea-group Green Lacewings usually found?
Urban areas, Gardens, Forests
How does carnea-group Green Lacewings hunt?
Pursuit
How many legs does carnea-group Green Lacewings have?
6
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