December 28, 2025

I am a Lacewing in the subfamily Chrysopinae

We feed on many things 

Including caterpillars, thrips, and butterfly eggs

I'll even eat other green lacewings.

Location: My house, Fellsmere

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/projex/gallery/dl/Beneficial_Arthropods_Predators/text/green_lacewings.htm

Photo and text © 2025 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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July 30, 2023

I am a Typical Green Lacewing larvae

Although right now I just look like some schmutz

But I'm actually a voracious pest eater

And a hoarder carrying the carcasses of lunch.

Location: Private residence, Vero

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/beneficial/green_lacewings.htm

Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson