lacewing

1. n. Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genus Chrysopa and allied genera. They have delicate, lacelike wings and brilliant eyes. Their larvae are useful in destroying aphids. Called also lace-winged fly, and goldeneyed fly. Source: opted

2. n. any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids Source: wordnet

3. Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genus Chrysopa and allied genera. They have delicate, lacelike wings and brilliant eyes. Their larvæ are useful in destroying aphids. Called also lace-winged fly, and goldeneyed fly. Source: webster

4. Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genusChrysopa and allied genera. They have delicate, lacelike wings andbrilliant eyes. Their larvæ are useful in destroying aphids. Calledalso lace-winged fly, and goldeneyed fly. Source: adambom

5. n:100 n. any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids Source: ecdict

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