lacewing

Noun

Meaning

Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genus Chrysopa and allied genera. They have delicate, lacelike wings and brilliant eyes. Their larvae are useful in destroying aphids. Called also lace-winged fly, and goldeneyed fly.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

lacewing fly dragonfly insect beetle laced arthropod mayfly antlion neuropteran alderfly dobsonfly neuropteron booklouse green lacewing chrysopid

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Hypernyms

neuropteran neuropteron neuropterous insect

Hyponyms

green lacewing chrysopid hemerobiid brown lacewing stink fly hemerobiid fly

Phrases with the word

dusty lacewing split-footed lacewing thread-winged lacewing

Close letter words and terms

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