Blue Lacewing, Chrysopa perla, Chrysopidae, Neuroptera.

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Blue Lacewing, Chrysopa perla, Chrysopidae, Neuroptera. The Blue Lacewing, Chrysopa perla, is a species in the Green Lacewing family Chrysopidae. There are about 18 species in Britain, some of which can be difficult to identify without a detailed examination. However, Chrysopa perla has very distinctive head markings. 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]".

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