hemerobiidae (Meaning)

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hemerobiidae (n)

brown lacewings

Synonyms & Antonyms of hemerobiidae

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hemerobiidae Sentence Examples

  1. Hemerobiidae, commonly known as brown lacewings, are a family of delicate, beneficial insects.
  2. Hemerobiidae exhibit a wide range of habitats, from forests to grasslands and urban areas.
  3. Adult hemerobiidae feed primarily on nectar and honeydew, while their larvae actively prey on aphids.
  4. Hemerobiidae play a vital role in biological pest control, reducing aphid populations in agricultural and natural ecosystems.
  5. The wings of hemerobiidae are transparent, with a distinctive brown network of veins.
  6. Hemerobiidae undergo complete metamorphosis, transitioning from egg to larva, pupa, and finally adult.
  7. Some hemerobiidae species are known to mimic parasitic wasps, deterring potential predators.
  8. Hemerobiidae are found worldwide, except for Antarctica.
  9. Hemerobiidae are active predators during the night, using their sickle-shaped mandibles to pierce and suck the body fluids of aphids.
  10. Hemerobiidae are harmless to humans and considered a beneficial insect group.

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brown lacewings

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Hemerobiidae, commonly known as brown lacewings, are a family of delicate, beneficial insects.

Hemerobiidae exhibit a wide range of habitats, from forests to grasslands and urban areas.

Adult hemerobiidae feed primarily on nectar and honeydew, while their larvae actively prey on aphids.

Hemerobiidae play a vital role in biological pest control, reducing aphid populations in agricultural and natural ecosystems.