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Green Lacewing  Bulgaria,Chrysoperla carnea,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Green Lacewing

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"Chrysoperla carnea", known as the common green lacewing, is an insect in the Chrysopidae family. It is found in many parts of America, Europe and Asia. The adults feed on nectar, pollen and aphid honeydew but 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.

Similar species: Net-winged Insects
Species identified by WildFlower
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By WildFlower

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Uploaded Jul 20, 2013. Captured Jul 19, 2013 16:38 in bulevard "Vasil Levski" 91, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria.
  • SZ-14
  • f/6.2
  • 10/1000s
  • ISO200
  • 44.4mm