Common Green Lacewing

Chrysoperla carnea, one of the species of common green lacewing, is an insect in the Chrysopidae family. Although the adults feed on nectar, pollen and aphid honeydew, the larvae are active predators and feed on aphids and other small insects. It has been used in the biological control of insect pests on crops. Scientific Name: Chrysoperla carnea Range: Holarctic, widely distributed Size: Body 10–12 mm, wingspan 18–20 mm Status: Beneficial ID Notes: Pale green slender body. Translucent finely-veined wings held tent-like. Golden eyes. Behavior / Notes: Larvae ('aphid lions') are voracious aphid predators — one of the most important biocontrol agents sold commercially.