brown lacewing

Thân thiện

A brown lacewing rests on a green leaf in the garden.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, dark-colored insect of the order Neuroptera, family Hemerobiidae: A "brown lacewing" is a type of lacewing fly characterized by its small size and predominantly brown or dark coloration. Unlike the more common green lacewings, brown lacewings are typically less conspicuous.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The gardener was pleased to find a brown lacewing among the plants, as its larvae are voracious predators of aphids.
  • Under the microscope, the delicate, net-like wings of the brown lacewing were clearly visible.

Advanced Usage

• In biological control: The term is often used in agricultural and horticultural contexts when discussing natural pest management.
  • Introducing brown lacewings can be an effective component of an integrated pest management strategy.

Variants and Related Words

• Hemerobiid (noun): A technical synonym for a brown lacewing, referring to any member of the family Hemerobiidae.
  • The hemerobiid population increased after the pesticide application ceased.

Synonyms

• Hemerobiid: A more scientific term for a brown lacewing.
• Brown lacewing fly: A fuller descriptive synonym.

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)

• Lacewing: The general common name for insects in the order Neuroptera, which includes both green and brown varieties.
• Neuropteran: A term for any insect belonging to the order Neuroptera.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small dark-colored lacewing fly

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hemerobiid
• hemerobiid fly