Brown Lacewing
Scientific Name: Hemerobiidae (Family)
Order & Family: Order Neuroptera; Family Hemerobiidae
Size: 6 - 13 mm (wingspan roughly 10 - 20 mm)
Natural Habitat
Gardens, agricultural fields, forests, and suburban areas near vegetation.
Diet & Feeding
Larvae and adults are generalist predators, feeding primarily on aphids, mealybugs, and other soft-bodied insects.
Behavior Patterns
Primarily nocturnal or crepuscular; slow-flying. They lay eggs on plants, often near prey colonies. They are known for a 'jerky' flight pattern.
Risks & Benefits
Highly beneficial to humans and the ecosystem as biological control agents for agricultural and garden pests. They pose no risk or danger to humans.
Identified on: 6/13/2026