Lacewings are bugs that have ears at the base of their front wings. It is stated that the lacewings do live in NZ and that they like the freshwater lakes.
No, lacewings are entirely terrestrial. Their nymphs eat aphids.
Lacewings belong to the order Neuroptera.
Green lacewings pupate for about 8 days, depending on temperatures.
Chrysopidae is the scientific name for lacewings. The name is that of the insect family that also may be called common lacewings green lacewings. It traces its origins back to the Greek words for "gold eye" or "gold face."
Lacewings can be found in various habitats worldwide, including forests, meadows, gardens, and even urban areas. They prefer areas with abundant vegetation where they can find food and shelter. Lacewings are commonly seen near flowers and plants where they can prey on aphids and other small insects.
No, they're another order entirely. Dragonflies are part of order Odonata, lacewings are Neuroptera. Dragonflies have incomplete metamorphosis with a nymph and no pupa, lacewings have a larva and pupa stage. ^^
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Lacewings primarily feed on nectar, honeydew, and various plant saps. Adult lacewings have a diet that consists of these sugary liquids, which provide them with the necessary energy. While the larvae are predatory and consume pests like aphids and mites, the adults rely on liquid nourishment from plants.
It is not at all poisonous, some lacewings feed on aphids and other small insects, so like ladybugs they may pinch a little.
Lacewings
Lacewings are predatory insects that mainly feed on other small insects like aphids, mites, and caterpillars. They catch their prey with their long, delicate mouthparts and inject digestive enzymes to liquefy their insides before sucking them up. Lacewings are considered beneficial insects in agriculture as they help control pest populations naturally.