Lacewing

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Lacewing \Lace"wing`\ (l[=a]s"w[i^]ng`), n. (Zool.)
     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}.


     [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  lacewing
       n : any of two families of gauzy-winged insects (Chrysopidae and
           Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids
           [syn: {lacewing fly}]