lacewing

/ˈleɪsˌwɪŋ/
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Other forms: lacewings

Definitions of lacewing
  1. noun
    any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids
    synonyms: lacewing fly
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    types:
    chrysopid, green lacewing, stink fly
    pale green unpleasant-smelling lacewing fly having carnivorous larvae
    brown lacewing, hemerobiid, hemerobiid fly
    small dark-colored lacewing fly
    golden-eyed fly, goldeneye
    a variety of green lacewing
    type of:
    neuropteran, neuropteron, neuropterous insect
    insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins
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