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Common Lacewing

Chrysoperla rufilabris

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Field Notes

Description:

Lime green winged insect from the Chrysopinae family.

Habitat:

Attracted to outdoor light at night. Most of these pics were taken with the light of the porch light. The others were just after sunset on a Mexican Bush Sage bush or Lantana leaf.

Reference Links:

Chrysopidae, Species Chrysoperla rufilabris - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Chrysoperla rufilabris
Harsha Singh
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Comments (7)
Harsha Singh
I got this ID suggestion on my spotting. Thank KarenSaxton. :)
Harsha Singh
Hey, I have spotted this one too. The pictures are not very clear. I'll put here.

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PublishedAugust 2, 2011

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