Green Lacewing
Chrysoperla plorabunda

Green Lacewing, Chrysoperla plorabundaThe green lacewing, also called "golden eyes" is a very beneficial predator, both as an adult and a larva.  Their larvae are called "aphid lions".  This lacewing is investigating the pupae of ash whiteflies on my tangelo tree.







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