Chrysoperla carnea

Chrysoperla carnea, one of the species of common green lacewing, is an insect in the Chrysopidae family. Although the adults feed on nectar, pollen and aphid honeydew, the larvae are active predators and feed on aphids and other small insects. It has been used in the biological control of insect pests on crops.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Chrysoperla carnea 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

• Chrysoperla plorabunda
• Chrysoperla externa
• Chrysoperla comanche
• Nineta flava
• Chrysoperla lucasina
• Chrysoperla rufilabris

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Neuroptera

Family

Chrysopidae

Genus

Chrysoperla

Species

Chrysoperla carnea

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