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Webster 1913 Edition
Lacewing
Lace′wingˊ
(lās′wĭngˊ)
, Noun.
(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 larvæ are useful in destroying aphids. Called also lace-winged fly
, and goldeneyed fly
.