Hypertext Webster Gateway: "lacewing"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Lacewing \Lace"wing`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the
genus {Chrysopa} and allied genera. They have delicate,
lacelike wings and brilliant eyes. Their larv[ae] are useful
in destroying aphids. Called also {lace-winged fly}, and
{goldeneyed fly}.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
lacewing
n : any of two families of gauzy-winged insects (Chrysopidae and
Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids
[syn: {lacewing fly}]
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