Green Lacewing (Larva stalks/eggs)

Natural Habitat

Gardens, meadows, forests, and agricultural fields worldwide.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae are predatory, eating aphids, mites, and other soft-bodied insects; adults feed on nectar and pollen.

Behavior Patterns

Females lay eggs on long silk stalks to prevent the highly cannibalistic larvae from eating their siblings upon hatching.

Risks & Benefits

Highly beneficial to gardens and agriculture as biological pest control; harmless to humans, though larvae may occasionally give a minor, non-toxic nip.

Identified on: 3/29/2026