Thursday, September 2, 2010

Red Lacewing (Dysochrysa furcata)

The first Lacewing has appeared and I am always pleased to see them asI know summer is well on its way. They usually fly into my bedroom as this is the only light which is on.
They feed on aphids and small bugs and the larvae has a pair of short sickle-shaped jaws (antlions).
Most of the Lacewing family come in beautiful colors. Their wings seem so fragile like those of the dragonfly.
They are of medium, about 2 inches in length.
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1 comment:

  1. JoSeptember 2, 2010 at 1:04 AM

    It looks like a dragon fly crossed with a grasshopper. I have never seen a lacewing, Joan. Stunning photos. Thanks for sharing.And thanks for visiting my post. No we didn't have rusks with our coffee (nothing like it in the local supermarkets) We had a fruity digestive cookie instead.

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