lacewing

• Substantiv, das ein Insekt aus einer der beiden Familien mit durchsichtigen, aderigen Flügeln bezeichnet (Chrysopidae und Hemerobiidae); die Larven ernähren sich von Schädlingen wie Blattläusen.

A noun referring to any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); the larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids.

1. Insect with gauzy wingsC1formalscientific

   Any of two families of insects (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae) characterized by their delicate, net-like wings; the larvae are beneficial predators that feed on insect pests such as aphids.

   Florfliege

   • The lacewing is a common sight in gardens, where it helps control aphid populations.
   • Lacewing larvae are voracious predators of small garden pests.
   • Farmers often introduce lacewings as a natural form of pest control.

   Synonymelacewing fly