Chrysopa oculata

Chrysopa oculata is a species of green lacewing in the family Chrysopidae. It is found transcontinentally from Canada south to Mexico. This species was imported to New Zealand in 1926, as a way to control aphid populations; however, it did not become established in the country.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Chrysopa oculata being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Chrysopa incompleta

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Neuroptera

Family

Chrysopidae

Genus

Chrysopa

Species

Chrysopa oculata

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