noun
- a delicate insect with transparent, lace-like wings that feeds on aphids and other small insects
Examples
- The lacewing is considered beneficial in gardens because it eats harmful pests.
- Green lacewings are often released as natural pest control in greenhouses.
- The lacewing’s larvae are voracious predators of aphids.
- We spotted a lacewing resting on the rose bush with its delicate wings spread.
- Gardeners encourage lacewings by planting flowers that provide nectar for the adults.
- The lacewing laid its eggs on thin stalks to protect them from predators.