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Red-Lipped Green Lacewing

Red-Lipped Green Lacewing

Chrysoperla rufilabris

A species of Common green lacewings, Also known as Red-lipped lacewing

The red-Lipped Green Lacewing differs from other green lacewings because of the red "lipstick" on its face. Though the adult red-Lipped Green Lacewing feeds on nectar and pollen, the larvae are predators of aphids, making the young ones known as "aphid lions." The larvae are extremely helpful as a method of biocontrol for all sorts of crops affected by aphids.

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Attributes of Red-Lipped Green Lacewing
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
The Red-Lipped Green Lacewing preys on common garden pests such as: aphids, whiteflies, thrips, spider mites, etc. It is a popular insect among gardeners.
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Distribution Area of Red-Lipped Green Lacewing
North America
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Life Cycle of Red-Lipped Green Lacewing
Egg The egg stage is the first stage in the red-Lipped Green Lacewing's life cycle. Here, the eggs are small, round, and pale-colored. Laid on plants, they incubate for a brief period before hatching. There's no mobility or feeding during this stage.
Larva Upon hatching, the larva resembles a tiny worm-like creature with a voracious appetite. Its color and shape change as it molts and grows. The larva is usually a different color than the adult and lacks wings.
Pupal Transition to the pupal stage starts when the larva forms a cocoon. Enclosed, the red-Lipped Green Lacewing's body changes dramatically, reshaping internal and external features. During this immobile phase, adult structures form within the protective casing.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult red-Lipped 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.
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Predators of Red-Lipped Green Lacewing Larvae
Birds, rodents, larger insects
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Predators of Adult Red-Lipped Green Lacewing
Birds, rodents, larger insects, bats
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Scientific Classification of Red-Lipped Green Lacewing
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Youth Habitat of Red-Lipped Green Lacewing
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Red-Lipped Green Lacewing
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Freshwater Habitats, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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How Can You Attract Red-Lipped Green Lacewing
Eggs and larvae of red-Lipped Green Lacewing can be found in habitats with abundant aphid populations, as they provide a primary food source. Adults are attracted to nectar, pollen, and honeydew, so flowering plants can serve as effective lures.
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Habitat Preferences of Red-Lipped Green Lacewing Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of red-Lipped Green Lacewing are commonly laid on vegetation, often on the underside of leaves, near aphid colonies. Larvae, with predatory habits, also remain on plants, utilizing the dense foliage as a hunting ground for soft-bodied insects. Pupation typically occurs in hidden places among leaves or within the bark of trees. Adult red-Lipped Green Lacewing, attracted to lights, can be found in various habitats ranging from gardens to agricultural fields, usually perched on vegetation. To locate these stages, one should inspect green areas, especially where aphids are present, for eggs and larvae, and observe foliage and tree trunks for pupae, focusing on areas around light sources for adults.
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How and Where Can You Find Red-Lipped Green Lacewing at Different Life Stages
Egg Red-Lipped Green Lacewing eggs are typically laid in clusters and attached to surfaces near pest populations such as aphids. Look for small, oval-shaped eggs that may be greenish or pale in color on the underside of leaves or hidden within plant stems.
Larva Red-Lipped Green Lacewing larvae resemble small caterpillars or alligators and are voracious predators of soft-bodied pests. Seek them on plant leaves, carefully inspecting both sides, especially if you observe a high presence of aphids or mites.
Pupal Red-Lipped Green Lacewing pupae are often found in silken cocoons attached to leaves or within sheltered areas of the plant. They can be identified by their camouflaged appearance that blends in with the foliage.
Adult Red-Lipped Green Lacewing adults are green lacewings with net-like wings. Search for them near light sources at night or around flowering plants during the day, as they are drawn to light and feed on nectar and pollen.
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Beneficial Effects of Red-Lipped Green Lacewing
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Stage
Adults, Larvae
Diets
Aphids, Mites, Whiteflies, Moth Eggs, Small Caterpillars
The red-Lipped Green Lacewing use their sickle-like jaws to puncture their prey, injecting digestive enzymes, and then sucking out the liquefied body contents. This voracious predator's diet aids in controlling pest populations in gardens and crops.
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