Green Lacewing
(Chrysoperla carnea)

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Quick Facts

Larvae hunt aphids.
Does not build paper nests.
Adults can hear ultrasonic echolocation signals from bats.

Why This Tiny Insect Matters

The Green Lacewing is a reminder that some of nature’s most helpful allies are easy to overlook. Delicate and elegant as an adult, it begins life as a fierce little hunter. Its larvae feed on aphids and other soft-bodied pests, making this species an important part of the balance that keeps plants and ecosystems healthier.

Meet the Green Lacewing

Conservation status: Has not been evaluated
Endemic: No
Habitat: Gardens, meadows, hedgerows, forests, and agricultural landscapes
Ecological role: Predator of aphids and other small soft-bodied insects, especially in the larval stage
Lifespan: Lives through egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages
Fun fact: Lacewing larvae are sometimes called “aphid lions” because of how actively they hunt tiny plant pests.

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Insects of Austria — Undated Calendar

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Undatierter Fine‑Art Kalender (12 Motive)

Österreich · Tirol & weitere Regionen

Kuratiert aus 12 außergewöhnlichen Makro‑Porträts österreichischer Arthropoden — viele Motive waren Teil meiner Kooperationen mit Alpenzoo Innsbruck, der Universität Innsbruck, dem Innsbruck Nature Film Festival und dem Botanischen Garten Innsbruck.

Format: DIN A3 (45 × 30 cm) · Spiralbindung mit Aufhänger · Mattes Premium‑Fotopapier