Net-winged insects
Scientific name: Neuroptera
Net-winged insects
Scientific name: Neuroptera
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Description
The Neuroptera, often overlooked in the insect world, includes the enchanting lacewings and antlions. While many consider all insects to be pests, the Neuroptera plays a vital ecological role by controlling aphid populations, with some species capable of consuming hundreds in a day. Lacewings exhibit a distinct life cycle including voracious larval stages that can be key pest controllers. Their graceful flight and intricate patterns are a testament to the elegance of the evolutionary process, challenging misconceptions about the nature of these remarkable insects.
Species of Net-winged insects
Scientific Classification
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