Green Lacewing (Egg stalk)

Gardens, agricultural fields, meadows, and forests worldwide; often found near aphid colonies.

Larvae (known as 'aphid lions') are voracious predators of aphids, mites, and scale insects; adults eat nectar, pollen, and honeydew.

Eggs are laid on thin silken stalks to protect them from predators and cannibalistic siblings; larvae hunt actively using sickle-shaped mandibles.

Highly beneficial to the ecosystem and gardeners as a natural biological control for plant pests; no risk to humans or pets.