There are more than 1000 species of lacewings worldwide, with the genera Chrysopa and Chrysoperal very common in North America. The species in these genera are similar in appearance, so they often difficult to identify even to genus.
The larvae are predators of soft-bodied insects, especially aphids, so they are often called "aphid lions" or "aphid wolves." They have a surprisingly painful bite if they get on you.
9 August 2018, probably Chrysopa oculata (Golden-eyed Lacewing)
27 Jul 2022, larva
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Chrysoperla sp.
UV light trap
Chrysoperla sp.
On a raspberry
Associated Species: Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry)
Chrysopini
On a blade of grass
Chrysopini
Came to UV lighted sheet
Chrysoperla sp.
Chrysoperla sp.
On the compost
Chrysoperla sp.
Chrysoperla sp.
In bathroom
Body length 10mm
Chrysoperla sp.
Chrysoperla sp.
This little guy (~ 3 mm) bit me while I was outside at the picnic table.
Chrysoperla sp.
Chrysoperla sp.
Chrysoperla sp.
In house, 10 mm
Chrysoperla sp.
Found on a wall inside the house.
Chrysopa oculata
Chrysoperla sp.
Chrysoperla sp.
On a Rocky Mountain bristle cone pine in our back yard.
Associated Species: Pinus aristata (Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine)
Chrysopa oculata
Noting the facial markings (esp. reddish Y mark). @jonathan142
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There are more than 1000 species of lacewings worldwide, with the genera Chrysopa and Chrysoperal very common in North America. The species in these genera are similar in appearance, so they often difficult to identify even to genus.
The larvae are predators of soft-bodied insects, especially aphids, so they are often called "aphid lions" or "aphid wolves." They have a surprisingly painful bite if they get on you.
9 August 2018, probably Chrysopa oculata (Golden-eyed Lacewing)
27 Jul 2022, larva
VIDEO
Links
iNaturalist Wikipedia
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Genus: Chrysoperla
Chrysopa oculata
