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- Brown lacewing larvae are grayish brown with white spots along the sides of the body1. They are approximately 1/3 of an inch or less in length and resemble tiny alligators. They have distinct black pointy legs and small, sickle-shaped mouthparts1. Brown lacewing species deposit eggs directly onto vegetation, without stalks. Lacewing larvae develop through three instars, then pupate in silky, round cocoons resembling tiny cotton balls, protected by vegetation2. Both adults and larvae prey on aphids, other soft-bodied insects and mites3.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Brown lacewing larvae are approximately 1/3 of an inch or less in length and resemble tiny alligators. Larvae have elongated bodies that taper off towards both ends. They are grayish brown with white spots along the sides of the body. They have distinct black pointy legs and small, sickle-shaped mouthparts (Figure 2).extension.sdstate.edu/biocontrol-agents-brown-lac…Brown lacewing species deposit eggs directly onto vegetation, without stalks. Eggs are deposited on vegetation in areas where prey will likely be abundant as larvae emerge. Lacewing larvae develop through three instars, then pupate in silky, round cocoons resembling tiny cotton balls, protected by vegetation.ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-72The brown lacewing larvae differ from green lacewing larvae in that they do not possess tubercles (a small knoblike or rounded protuberance). Both adults and larvae prey on aphids, other soft-bodied insects and mites.entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/beneficial/brown_lac…
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WEBLike green lacewings, brown lacewings are predators of aphids as well as other small, soft-bodied arthropods such as mites, mealybugs and caterpillars. The adults and larvae are always predacious and the larvae …