noun
any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids
• Syn: ↑lacewing
• Hypernyms: ↑neuropteron, ↑neuropteran, ↑neuropterous insect
• Hyponyms: ↑green lacewing, ↑chrysopid, ↑stink fly, ↑brown lacewing, ↑hemerobiid, ↑hemerobiid fly
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nounsee lacewing
Useful english dictionary. 2012.