Brown Lacewing

Gardens, agricultural fields, forests, and suburban areas near vegetation.

Larvae and adults are generalist predators, feeding primarily on aphids, mealybugs, and other soft-bodied insects.

Primarily nocturnal or crepuscular; slow-flying. They lay eggs on plants, often near prey colonies. They are known for a 'jerky' flight pattern.

Highly beneficial to humans and the ecosystem as biological control agents for agricultural and garden pests. They pose no risk or danger to humans.