Brown Lacewing

Natural Habitat

Gardens, forests, and agricultural areas with dense vegetation

Diet & Feeding

Predatory; primarily feeds on aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, and mites

Behavior Patterns

Mainly nocturnal; adults are attracted to lights. They are active hunters throughout their larval and adult stages.

Risks & Benefits

Extremely beneficial to the ecosystem and gardeners as a form of natural pest control for soft-bodied insects.

Identified on: 6/25/2026