Lacewing

Definition of Lacewing

Lace´wing`   Pronunciation: lās´wĭng`
n.1.(Zool.) Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genus Chrysopa and allied genera. They have delicate, lacelike wings and brilliant eyes. Their larvæ are useful in destroying aphids. Called also lace-winged fly, and goldeneyed fly.

Related Words

brown lacewing, chrysopid, green lacewing, hemerobiid, hemerobiid fly, lacewing fly, neuropteran, neuropteron, neuropterous insect, stink fly
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