Chrysopa perla

Chrysopa perla (Linnaeus, 1758)

Green lacewing

Chrysopa perla : adulte
Chrysopa perla : larve

Morphology

Adult: 10-12 mm, with a wingspan 25-30 mm. Abdomen colored green, wings bluey-green showing numerous black veins. Several black spots are present on the head, thorax and abdomen.
Larva: ochre to brown, armed with long mandibles.

Distribution

Common species