1-7-2021 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - CARNEA GROUP GREEN LACEWING (Complex Chrysoperla carnea-group)

Chrysoperla carnea, one of the species of common green lacewing, is an insect in the Chrysopidae family. Although the adults feed on nectar, pollen and aphid honeydew, the larvae are active predators and feed on aphids and other small insects. It has been used in the biological control of insect pests on crops. 

Chrysoperla carnea, commonly known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs to the family Chrysopidae within the order Neuroptera. Green lacewings target on aphids, caterpillars, thrips, mealybugs, and other soft-bodied insects that are harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla carnea is employed as a biological control agent to manage pest populations. The larvae of green lacewings are particularly effective predators.

18-6-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - CARNEA GROUP GREEN LACEWING (Complex Chrysoperla carnea-group)

Chrysoperla carnea, commonly known as the common green lacewing, is a highly beneficial insect widely used in organic agriculture and horticulture for biological pest control. Its voracious larvae are voracious predators that feed on aphids, thrips, and whiteflies.

The 4 Stages of the Life Cycle

Egg: Females lay pale green, oval eggs atop long silken stalks to protect them from predators and cannibalistic hatchlings.

Larva (The "Aphid Lion"): Known for their alligator-like shape, brown or gray coloring, and large pincer-like mandibles. They inject paralyzing enzymes into prey and consume their bodily fluids.

Pupa: The larva spins a spherical, silken white cocoon in which it rests and transforms into an adult.

Adult: Pale green, measuring roughly 12-20 mm, with large golden eyes, delicate lacy wings, and long thread-like antennae.

7-11-2018 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - CARNEA GROUP GREEN LACEWING (Complex Chrysoperla carnea-group)

Chrysoperla carnea, one of the species of common green lacewing, is an insect in the Chrysopidae family. Although the adults feed on nectar, pollen and aphid honeydew, the larvae are active predators and feed on aphids and other small insects. It has been used in the biological control of insect pests on crops. 

Chrysoperla carnea, commonly known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs to the family Chrysopidae within the order Neuroptera. Green lacewings target on aphids, caterpillars, thrips, mealybugs, and other soft-bodied insects that are harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla carnea is employed as a biological control agent to manage pest populations. The larvae of green lacewings are particularly effective predators.