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Common green lacewing -Chrysoperla carnea (larva) Doode Bemde.  Belgium,Chrysoperla carnea,Common green lacewing,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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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 Patomarazul
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Uploaded May 24, 2022. Captured Aug 15, 2011 18:20 in Doode Bemde, Pastoor Tilemansstraat 17, 3051 Oud-Heverlee, Belgium.
  • SP550UZ
  • f/5.6
  • 10/1600s
  • ISO50
  • 9.84mm