Lacewings

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Lacewings

Neuroptera: Chrysopidae, Hemerobiidae

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Chrysopidae eggs are whitish-green and deposited singly or grouped on thread-like stalks.

Chrysopidae eggs are whitish-green and deposited singly or grouped on thread-like stalks. NY State Ag Experiment Station
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The adult is green (Chrysopidae), or light brown (Hemerobiidae) with large translucent membranous wings (A) that are held roof-like over the body. Brown lacewings are typically half the size of green lacewings. The larva has a tapered abdomen and large mandibles (B). Chrysopid eggs (1 mm) are whitish green and are deposited, singly or grouped, on long thread-like stalks (C) (10 mm); those of hemerobiids are laid singly on plant surfaces without a stalk. Note: Lacewings are sensitive to most broad-spectrum insecticides.

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