Pearly green lacewing

Since pearly green lacewing are predatory, they are not attracted to conventional bait or food traps. Instead, researchers might use pheromone traps or visual lures that mimic their prey to attract them.

The common locations for finding pearly green lacewing in its various stages start with the eggs, which are typically lain on foliage because of their headstand position assumed by the female during oviposition. Larvae usually seek out places with ample prey, such as aphid colonies on plants. Adults are widespread in temperate zones and are often found in gardens, fields, and forests, particularly in areas with dense vegetation to support a healthy predator-prey ecosystem. To observe these stages, one would look under leaves, around plant stems, and near aphid populations, carrying a light source at night to attract the adults, who are frequently drawn to light.

The best time to find pearly green lacewing is usually during the late afternoon and evening when they are most active and engaged in hunting.

Mild, temperate conditions with low wind are ideal when searching for pearly green lacewing, as they prefer calm and warm environments that support a plentiful supply of prey.