Green Lacewings
by Debbie Teashon
I was photographing a lily (Lilium 'Alchemy') and spotted our beautiful green lace wing. A lion in the bug world, the insect eats aphids and other pests. Even more hungry are the green lacewing's progeny. I always love it when I see these wonderful creatures, which are so delicate-looking yet ferocious predators. I photographed this bug-of-the-day, instead of doing my work.
The side view shows its gossamer-like wings. I loved how it moves its antennae around—one forward and one backward.
Photographed in author's garden.
Archived Comments
Lisa A
Location: Oregon, Greater Portland Metro
Posted: Jun-29-2005 at 12:03pm
Oh my gosh, Debbie, what amazing photos!
I love these delicate looking but fierce aphid eaters. I remember the day I discovered a string of eggs along the stem of a bleeding heart. I was so delighted!
DebbieTT
Location: Washington, Kitsap Peninsula
Posted: Jun-29-2005 at 4:38pm
I remember when that happened because you posted it here. You was like one proud mama!
Fern
Location: Washington, Western Cascade Foothills
Posted: Jun-29-2005 at 8:10pm
I love those colors. What a great photo.
Fern
Garden Spider
Location: Washington, Puget Sound Corridor
Posted: Jun-29-2005 at 8:39pm
I love Lacewings--they are truly beautiful, as well as beneficial!
Great pics, Deb!
Barb
JeanneK
Location: Oregon, Greater Portland Metro
Posted: Jun-30-2005 at 8:34am
Nice pics, Deb. Nice of the lacewing to pick a lily in a contrasting color, to show up the color just right!
Jeanne
Screaming Eagle
Location: Puget Sound corridor
Posted: Jun-30-2005 at 11:28am
Originally posted by DebbieTT
"I loved how it moves its antennae around—one forward and one backward. "
That was so he could get better reception.
Time well spent, Deb. Very cool!
DebbieTT
Location: Washington, Kitsap Peninsula
Posted: Jul-07-2005 at 1:07pm
LOL Theresa.
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