Green Lacewings (Chrysoperla rufilabris)

Description

These delicate green flying insects are fantastic additions to any garden and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. Nymphs feed for 2-3 weeks, then spin a cocoon and emerge as adults roughly two weeks later. Nymphs are voracious predators for all manner of soft-bodied pests, including:

• Aphids
• Thrips
• Whiteflies
• Leafhoppers
• Spider mites
• mealybugs

Lacewing eggs. Best for a cost-effective way to establish a population at the beginning on the season. Use lacewing eggs for minor infestations. USPS Shipping.

Lacewing larvae. Best to treat an immediate pest infestation since larvae arrive ready to feed and will search for pests for 2-3 weeks. Overnight shipping required, shipping on Tuesday only. 

Lacewing adults. Best for establishing a population in a larger area. Adults arrive fed and ready to lay eggs. Overnight shipping required, shipping on Tuesday only. 

Adults feed on nectar and pollen from flowering plants and therefore benefit from companion plants, flowers, and flowering herbs to maintain populations.

Image Credit: Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA / CC