The order Neuroptera, which encompasses lacewings, antlions and their kin, exhibits an extraordinary evolutionary narrative spanning over 100 million years. Fossil discoveries, combined with recent ...

Records of aquatic insects and lacewings are given in a table for each Order. Sources of records include references to previous publications and to known specimens. Represented in the offshore islands ...

Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist predators consume various prey in their larval and adult stages. Surprisingly, ...

If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging backyard biodiversity to attract beneficial insects. At my house, I have a ...

The natural world is truly incredible. Thousands of good and bad bug varieties inhabit our yards, landscapes and gardens. If we don’t interfere too much, don’t use harmful chemicals and make a point ...

Green lacewing eating aphids on a plant - Brett Hondow/Shutterstock Green lacewings look like they could be garden pests, but they're actually among the good bugs that'll chase pests from your garden.

The natural world is truly incredible. Thousands of good and bad bug varieties inhabit our yards, landscapes and gardens. If we don’t interfere too much, don’t use harmful chemicals and make a point ...

Researchers have uncovered insects trapped in amber 130 million years ago. While this would ordinarily be an exciting find, the discovery has added impact as it has captured the exact moment in time ...

Some people think the only good bug is a dead bug. However, there are many beneficial insects that play important and helpful roles in the garden. The most obvious “good guys” are the bees and ...