green lacewing
insect
Also known as: Chrysopidae, golden-eyed lacewing
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taxonomy of neuropteran
- In neuropteran: Annotated classification
Family Chrysopidae (green lacewings, stinkflies)Adults small to medium, yellowish, green, or gray, sometimes with markings; wing expanse 31–65 mm; head small, antennae long, filiform; iridescent golden eyes. Larvae (called aphid lions) moderately elongated, broad; long, sharp, incurved jaws; hairy; legs with long, trumpet-shaped empodium between claws;…
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