Green Lacewing

Natural Habitat

Gardens, meadows, agricultural fields, and wooded areas; often found near flowering plants or lights at night.

Diet & Feeding

Adults primarily consume nectar, pollen, and honeydew; larvae (known as 'aphid lions') are voracious predators of aphids, mites, and scale insects.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal insects attracted to artificial light sources. They have a complete metamorphosis life cycle (egg, larva, pupa, adult) and lay eggs on the ends of long, silken stalks to protect them from predators.

Risks & Benefits

Highly beneficial to humans and the ecosystem as biological pest control agents. They are harmless to humans, though the larvae may occasionally give a tiny, non-venomous nip if handled.

Identified on: 6/12/2026