lacewing
la·ce·wing
noun
1.
any of two families of gauzy-winged insects (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids
Origin
From lace + wing. Possibly a calque of translingual Neuroptera.
Phrases
- beaded lacewing
- brown lacewing
- common green lacewing
- dusty lacewing
- giant lacewing
- green lacewing
- moth lacewing
- pleasing lacewing
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