Green Lacewings
Green or brown, the lacewing, or aphid lion,
About Green Lacewings
Green lacewings, recognized by their delicate green or brown wings and slender bodies, are valuable beneficial insects in Middle Tennessee lawns and gardens. Their larvae, often called aphid lions, voraciously feed on aphids, mites, and other soft-bodied pests, helping to naturally control infestations in areas like Franklin and Brentwood. Encouraging lacewing populations supports a healthier, pest-resistant landscape without the need for chemical treatments.
Green Lacewings (Green or brown, the lacewing, or aphid lion,) is a beneficial insect commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Beneficial Insects identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Green Lacewings regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Green Lacewings
- Scientific Name
- Green or brown, the lacewing, or aphid lion,
- Category
- Beneficial Insect
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
