stink lacewings
(Chrysopa spp.)
Overview • Description • Distribution • Taxonomy
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Chrysopa is a relative large genus of typical green lacewings (subfamily Chrysopinae) known as stink lacewings. There are at least 75 species of Chrysopa worldwide, 10 species in North America north of Mexico, and at least 4 species in Minnesota. Larvae, called aphid lions, feed on spider mites, aphids, plant bug nymphs, thrips, leafhoppers, and other soft-bodied insects. Adults feed on pollen, flower nectar, and aphid honeydew. |
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Green lacewing eggs are sold commercially as a natural control of aphids. |
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Description |
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Adults are soft-bodied and ½″ to ¾″ (10 to 20 mm) long. They are pale green to pale yellowish-green. The compound eyes are hemispherical and golden or copper colored. The antennae are hair-like and two-thirds as long as the body. The four wings are at least 25% longer than the body. They are clear with many green veins. Third stage (instar) larvae are alligator-like in appearance, ¼″ to 5 ⁄16″ long, and have long, sickle-shaped mandibles. They have well-developed legs which allow them to move quickly. |
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Taxonomy |
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Order |
Neuroptera (antlions, lacewings, and allies) | ||
Suborder |
Hemerobiiformia (lacewings and allies) | ||
Family |
Chrysopidae (green lacewings) | ||
Subfamily |
Chrysopinae (typical green lacewings) | ||
Tribe |
Chrysopini | ||
Many species have been transferred into and out of this genus. |
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Subordinate Taxa |
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black-horned green lacewing (Chrysopa nigricornis) four-spotted green lacewing (Chrysopa quadripunctata) golden-eyed lacewing (Chrysopa oculata) pearly green lacewing (Chrysopa perla) x-marked green lacewing (Chrysopa chi) Walker’s green lacewing (Chrysopa walkeri) |
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| Black-speckled Green Lacewing (Chrysopidae: Chrysopa) Carl Barrentine |
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About
Jun 8, 2010 Photographed at Grand Forks, North Dakota (08 June 2010). |
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Created: 10/28/2019
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