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Lacewings



Antlions

Antlion
(Myrmeleontidae family )
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Antlion
Antlions are a family of lacewings with short antennae that thicken towards the tips. They have two pairs of long thin transparent wings that are held along the body. Read more >

Brown Lacewings

Brown Lacewing
(Micromus sp)
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Brown Lacewing
Brown Lacewings have long thin antennae as long as their forewings. They are usually shades of brown or tan, and do not have metallic coloured eyes like green lacewings. They are often attracted to lights at night. The photos on this page may be... Read more >

Green Lacewings

Green Lacewing
(Chrysopidae family )
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Green Lacewing
Green Lacewings have long thin antennae, and two pairs of transparent wings with more vertical veins than horizontal veins. The body colour is green and eyes are a metallic golden colour. They are often attracted to lights at night and sometimes fly... Read more >
Green Lacewing larva 1
(Chrysopidae family sp1)
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Green Lacewing larva 1
Unknown species of Green Lacewing larva. The larva is white with pincer-like mouthparts. This species covers itself in long white waxy threads from its prey (mealybugs?) giving it the appearance of a mealybug. Read more >
Green Lacewing larva 2
(Chrysopidae family sp2)
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Green Lacewing larva 2
Unknown species of Green Lacewing larva. The larva has a brown and white striped head and brown and white body. It has long hairs and attaches debris to them for camouflage. Read more >