Lacewings belong to an ancient group of insects (Neuroptera) named for the delicate, lace-like net pattern of veins on their wings. Most adult lacewings are nocturnal predators, feeding on smaller ...

Fossilized Newborn Insects Preserved in Amber Provide First Fossil Evidence of Egg Bursters Researchers often have ...

Lacewings and their relatives, belonging to the order Neuroptera, are fascinating insects known for their diverse forms and ecological roles. Recent research has shed light on the evolutionary ...

Come wintertime, they nestle among leaf litter, in foliage and in bark crevices. Your bug hotel may welcome more than just ladybirds. Lacewings are another kind of insect that may choose to overwinter ...

Hear the different songs of three lacewing flies in this interactive activity. These songs are an example of a reproductive barrier that can lead to speciation; the differences among the songs ...

We are investigating the unusual system of communication that has evolved in green lacewings of the group Chrysoperla carnea. Insects in this group communicate using vibrational signals produced by ...

Several lacewing species are effective pest controllers ... but most species are believed to be predators of insects, although some are predators of spider eggs. By eating other insects ...