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Four-spotted Green Lacewing

Four-spotted Green Lacewing

Chrysopa quadripunctata

A species of Chrysopa

Chrysopa quadripunctata is a species of green lacewing in the family Chrysopidae. It is found in North America.

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Attributes of Four-spotted Green Lacewing
Colors
Green
Gold
Habitat
field
Adult Food Sources
Pollen, nectar, honeydew, aphids, insects
Larva Food Source
Aphids, mites, thrips, whitefly larvae, small caterpillars
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Four-spotted Green Lacewing
Widespread
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Distribution Area of Four-spotted Green Lacewing
North America
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Life Cycle of Four-spotted Green Lacewing
Egg The egg stage of four-spotted Green Lacewing begins with oviposition, where eggs are laid on surfaces near prey habitats. The eggs are tiny, oval, and often have a characteristic stalk, providing a safe distance from predators and cannibalism.
Larva In the larval stage, four-spotted Green Lacewing has an elongated body with pronounced mandibles for feeding, usually lacking developed wings. The coloration often matches the environment, providing camouflage. Four-spotted Green Lacewing undergoes several molts, increasing in size with each molt.
Pupal The pupal stage is a transition period during which four-spotted Green Lacewing is quiescent, undergoing drastic transformation inside a cocoon-like structure. This stage involves reorganization of tissues and development of adult structures. It's an immobile phase, with changes in color and form.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult four-spotted Green Lacewing’s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction and dispersal, with notable changes in color and size.
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Predators of Four-spotted Green Lacewing Larvae
Birds, spiders, wasps
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Scientific Classification of Four-spotted Green Lacewing
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Youth Habitat of Four-spotted Green Lacewing
Forests and Woodlands, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas
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Adult Habitat of Four-spotted Green Lacewing
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas
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How Can You Attract Four-spotted Green Lacewing
Adult four-spotted Green Lacewing are attracted to a variety of small insects and possibly sweet substances that reflect their omnivorous diet, while their larvae are primarily insectivorous, feasting on soft-bodied pests such as aphids.
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Habitat Preferences of Four-spotted Green Lacewing Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of four-spotted Green Lacewing are typically found suspended on silken stalks attached to the underside of leaves, particularly in areas dense with potential prey such as aphids. Larvae, as voracious predators, are generally located amongst foliage where aphids or other soft-bodied pests thrive, offering ample food supply. Searching for them necessitates a careful examination of leaves, especially the undersides. Pupae are usually found in sheltered sites such as under leaves or in loose bark, often within silken cocoons spun by the larvae. The adults, being strong flyers, can be located around vegetation, feeding on nectar, honeydew or pollen, often near aphid colonies. To find them, one should inspect flowering plants, as adults are attracted to blooms.
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How and Where Can You Find Four-spotted Green Lacewing at Different Life Stages
Egg Eggs of four-spotted Green Lacewing are often laid in a distinctive pattern on leaves or branches. Look for small, stalked clusters of eggs on the undersides of leaves or in sheltered areas on plants.
Larva Larvae of four-spotted Green Lacewing are active predators and can be found on plants where their prey, such as aphids or other soft-bodied insects, are present. Search on the leaves, stems, or bark of infested plants during the daytime.
Pupal The pupae of four-spotted Green Lacewing might be found attached to vegetation or within a cocoon in the litter on the ground. Look for cocoon structures in protected areas near the host plant.
Adult Adult four-spotted Green Lacewing are typically found near sources of food and possibly light at dusk or night. They can be attracted to gardens with abundant prey or to light traps set up after sunset.
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Beneficial Effects of Four-spotted Green Lacewing
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Stage
Adults, Larvae
Diets
Aphids, Mites, Thrips
The four-spotted Green Lacewing is an intriguing insect that takes on pests as a primary diet to nourish itself. During its larval stage, it is particularly ravenous, using its sharp mandibles to seize and consume soft-bodied insects such as aphids, mites, and thrips, which gardeners and farmers regard as nuisances. This natural predation helps maintain ecological balance and aids in biological pest control.
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