Lacewing (Noun)

Meaning

Any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Lacewing Fly

Hypernyms

• Neuropterous Insect
• Neuropteran

Hyponyms

• Stink Fly
• Hemerobiid Fly
• Hemerobiid
• Chrysopid