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Lacewing 草蜻蛉

Photo by starfish.hu
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Field Notes

Description:

I found it on the wall of my bedroom. What's the name of this insect? Is it dangerous?

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Chrysopidae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
valgaavmiko
It's a lacewing, Order Neuroptera. And they're harmless.

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PublishedOctober 31, 2013

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