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04-JUN-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Green Lacewing (Chrysoperla)

This delicate little insect was fluttering through the grass near the old field habitat. While the adult looks dainty and delicate, the larvae of this insect are fierce predators, eating sawfly larvae, aphids, and other critters. This is why green lacewings are sold as a natural insect control.

In this photo, the sun is striking the wing on the right, giving it a rosy hue. That is not the true colour!

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Guest 06-Jun-2013 16:55
What a beauty. The rosy hue is striking even if it is not the true wing colour.
Claudia
joseantonio05-Jun-2013 04:17
Lovely light in this sunny morning.V
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