Species: Green Lacewing (Nineta vittata)

Family: Green lacewings (CHRYSOPIDAE)

Category: Insects (Other)

Location: Widespread

A. Insects (Other)

More extensive information on insects can be found in a separate blog post.

B. Green lacewings (CHRYSOPIDAE)

The Green lacewing family is large and widespread, being common in North America and Europe. They are delicate insects with a wingspan between 6 and 65 millimetres. They often have conspicuously golden eyes.

C. Green Lacewing (Nineta vittata)

This lacewing, the Nineta vittata, differs from others that are similar by virtue of the long and stubby base section of its antennae. It is no longer than 2 centimetres. They are active in June and July.

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Green Lacewing

This lacewing, the Nineta vittata, is no longer than 2 centimetres. It is active in June and July.

Green Lacewing

This lacewing, the Nineta vittata, differs from others that are similar by virtue of the long and stubby base section of its antennae.

Green Lacewing

This lacewing, the Nineta vittata, is no longer than 2 centimetres. It is active in June and July.