The Gold-eyed Lacewing is a delicate, pale green insect with bright metallic golden eyes and gossamer wings veined in green. It is an important natural enemy of aphids — both adults and larvae consume large numbers of soft-bodied pests. Eggs are laid on silken stalks to protect them from cannibalism by hatching larvae. It is attracted to lights at night.
Best time to see a Gold-eyed Lacewing
The best time to see a Gold-eyed Lacewing is June–August, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 7,214 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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