Smith's Green Lacewing (Ceraeochrysa smithi)

Smith's Green Lacewing, a reference photo — Photo: geosesarma · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Ceraeochrysa smithi is a species of green lacewing in the family Chrysopidae. It is found in the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Smith's Green Lacewing 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

Ceraeochrysa lineaticornis
Chrysopodes collaris
Plesiochrysa atalotis
Chrysopa nigricornis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Neuroptera
Family: Chrysopidae
Genus: Ceraeochrysa
Species: Ceraeochrysa smithi

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