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Green Lacewing

May 9, 2008

Hydroponics Dictionary

Green lacewings are known as “aphid lions” because of their voracious appetite for aphids. In fact, it is the lacewing larva that destroy garden pests. Lacewing larvae consume a variety of insects in vast quantities, including aphids, mealy-bugs, spider mites, leafhopper nymphs, caterpillar eggs, scales, thrips, and white-flies.

The larvae attack the eggs of its prey with a paralyzing venom, and draw out the body fluids of the helpless victim. Adult green lacewings are harmless, feeding primarily on pollen and honeydew.



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  1. Becky on August 1st, 2008 5:42 am

    do you have a photo of the Green Lacewing’s larvae? Please clarify if the Lacewing or it’s larvae eat white fly’s.
    Thank you.

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