Lacewing

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈleɪs.wɪŋ/

Origin

From lace + wing.

Full definition of lacewing

Noun

1. Any of a number of gauzy-winged insects of certain families within the order Neuroptera.

Synonyms

• (insect) lacewing fly

Derived terms

• beaded lacewing (family Berothidae)
• (family Hemerobiidae)
• common green lacewing ()
• (dustywing, family Coniopterygidae)
• giant lacewing (family Polystoechotidae)
• green lacewing (family Chrysopidae)
• moth lacewing (family Ithonidae)
• pleasing lacewing (family Dilaridae)
• silky lacewing (family Psychopsidae)
• (family Nymphidae)
• spoon-winged lacewing (family Nemopteridae)
• thorny lacewing (family )
• (family Nemopteridae)