A Green Lacewing (Chrysopa perla)
Introduction
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A Green Lacewing (Chrysopa perla)
Image: © Lairich Rig Taken: 23 May 2007
This is not the only species of Green Lacewing in Britain; there are about 18 species, some of which can be difficult to identify without a detailed examination. However, Chrysopa perla has very distinctive head markings [see e.g. "Collins Complete British Insects" by Michael Chinery]. Green Lacewings are sometimes referred to as "golden-eyes"; in fact, the genus name Chrysopa comes from the Greek "chrūsōpos", which means "with golden eyes [or face]". This photograph was taken in the evening; the insect was resting on some bushes near a riverside footpath.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.967399
Longitude
-4.580635