Lacewing (noun)

An insect of the neuropteran family Chrysopidae, which have long, slender bodies and large, delicate, lacelike wings.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from the delicate, lacelike appearance of the wings.

Examples:

1. The lacewing is a beneficial insect because it feeds on aphids.
2. The adult lacewing has large, delicate wings that resemble lace.
3. Lacewings are found in many different habitats, including forests, deserts, and wetlands.
4. The larvae of the lacewing are often called "aphid lions" because they are voracious predators of aphids.
5. The green lacewing is a species of lacewing that is native to Europe, Asia and North America.