Chrysopa species

Lacewings, like ladybugs, are a gardener's best friend because they eat large numbers of pest insects such as aphids and other small bugs. Lacewing eggs are glued to plant stems; each egg is at the tip of a very fine bristle. This arrangement keeps the eggs out of reach of predatory insects (including other lacewings) that are searching for a meal along the surface of the stem.
Look For : Four oval, pale green, veined wings. The bulging eyes are metallic yellow. Lacewings release a foul smell when touched.
Length : 5/8".
Habitat : Woods, fields.
Range : Widespread.
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