Green Lacewing Egg

Gardens, agricultural fields, meadows, forests, and residential vegetation

The egg itself does not feed. Once hatched, the larva (aphid lion) is voracious and feeds heavily on soft-bodied pests such as aphids, mites, thrips, scale insects, whiteflies, and small caterpillars.

Female lacewings deposit eggs on thin, thread-like silk stalks attached to leaves or stems. This elevated stalk elevates the egg above the plant surface, protecting it from predators—including newly hatched sibling larvae.

Extremely beneficial insect for gardeners and farmers. The larvae act as effective natural biological pest control agents. They pose no risk to humans or pets.