| Pronunciation: | | 'leys`wing
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| Matching Terms: | | lacewing fly
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] any of two families of gauzy-winged insects (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids |
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| | Synonyms: | | lacewing fly |
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| | See Also: | | brown lacewing, chrysopid, green lacewing, hemerobiid, hemerobiid fly, neuropteran, neuropteron, neuropterous insect, stink fly |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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}.
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