Green Lacewing Larva

Natural Habitat

Found in gardens, crops, and on foliage of trees and shrubs where prey is abundant

Diet & Feeding

Carnivorous, primarily feeding on aphids, mites, scale insects, and other soft-bodied insects

Behavior Patterns

Known as aphid lions, they use their curved mandibles to pierce prey and suck out body fluids. Some species camouflage themselves with debris or the hollow skins of their prey.

Risks & Benefits

Highly beneficial for biological pest control in agriculture and gardens. They can occasionally nip human skin with their mandibles, which may cause minor, temporary irritation, but they are not venomous.

Identified on: 6/11/2026