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Lacewings and Allies of Zihuatanejo

SUBORDER HEMEROBIIFORMIA

Green Lacewings

Family Chrysopidae

Green lacewings (family Chrysopidae) are a group of insects known for their delicate, transparent wings that often have a greenish hue, which gives them their common name. Adults feed on nectar, pollen, and honeydew, while the larvae are active predators of aphids, mealybugs, and other soft-bodied insects.

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