Community identification
Green lacewing (likely)
Chrysopidae, likely Chrysoperla sp.
- Order & Family
- Neuroptera; Chrysopidae
- Size
- Adults are typically about 1–2 cm long.
Natural Habitat
Gardens, fields, and other vegetated areas; adults often gather near lights.
Diet & Feeding
Adults feed on nectar, pollen, and honeydew; larvae prey on aphids and other small soft-bodied insects.
Behavior Patterns
Adults have delicate, net-veined wings and are often green, though some turn brownish in cooler seasons. Females lay eggs on slender stalks; predatory larvae are called aphid lions.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to people and beneficial in gardens because larvae control aphids and other crop pests. The photo is blurry, so identification is tentative.