Green Lacewing Chrysopa sp
Belonging to the order Neuroptera, Green Lacewings are common insects of which there are 14 UK species, but the larvae are'nt quite so obvious. Many lacewing larvae adorn themselves with the skins of their Aphid prey, which makes them quite easy to spot when purposefully looked for on the trunks of trees in early Spring and Summer. The adults are commonly disturbed during the day time from foliage, and are regularly attracted to outside lights.
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UK distribution of Chrysopa sp
 

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