Virtual Exhibit on Canada´s Biodiversity

	Habitat Adults: terrestrial Immatures: terrestrial Feeding Habits Adults: predaceous Immatures: predaceous Size: 10 to 20 mm Flight : weak flier North American Species: 87	Neuroptera Chrysopidae Common lacewings Front Wings: membranous Hind Wings: membranous Mouthparts: chewing Antenna Length: shorter than body Antenna Shape: straight Front Legs: unmodified Hind Legs: unmodified Special Characteristics: Common lacewings are bright greenish in colour with clear, glassy wings and golden or copper-coloured eyes.
	Comments: Chrysopids are common in grass, weeds and on foliage of trees and shrubs. The larvae feed mainly on aphids and are called aphidlions. Some of them pile debris on their backs and carry it around to camouflage themselves.

	Species: Chrysopa oculata Common Name: Green or golden-eye lacewing Feeding Habits: This species is predaceous and feeds on aphids, mites and small insects. Distribution: Eastern Canada Comments: This is the most common of the eastern species of green lacewings. They are very beneficial in biological control.