LACEWING

lacewing, lacewing fly

(noun) any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

lacewing (plural lacewings)

Any of a number of gauzy-winged insects of certain families within the order Neuroptera.

Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Cethosia.

Synonyms

• (insect): lacewing fly

Source: Wiktionary

Lace"wing`, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genus Chrysopa and allied genera. They have delicate, lacelike wings and brilliant eyes. Their larvæ are useful in destroying aphids. Called also lace-winged fly, and goldeneyed fly.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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