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Green lacewing

Chrysoperla carnea

Delicate green lacewing with translucent wings and golden eyes. Bay Area beneficial predator; larvae voraciously consume aphids, mites, and small pests.

Plants that support Green lacewing

4 plants

Branching Phacelia

Phacelia ramosissima

high

perennial herb

Pollen and nectar source sustaining predatory populations controlling pests

Bay Area native

Climbing Bedstraw

Galium porrigens var. porrigens

moderate

perennial herb

Hunting small arthropods within plant canopy during breeding

Bay Area native

Facelia

Phacelia tanacetifolia

moderate

annual

Pollen supplements reproductive diet

Bay Area native

Flowering Currant

Ribes sanguineum

moderate

shrub

Spring pollen visitation for adult nutrition supporting reproduction

Bay Area native