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lacewing

DEFINITIONS OF: lacewing

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n any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids

Synonyms:
lacewing fly
Types:
chrysopid, green lacewing, stink fly
pale green unpleasant-smelling lacewing fly having carnivorous larvae
brown lacewing, hemerobiid, hemerobiid fly
small dark-colored lacewing fly
golden-eyed fly, goldeneye
a variety of green lacewing
Type of:
neuropteran, neuropteron, neuropterous insect
insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins
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