Lacewing Collection

Malay Lacewing Butterfly
PPG-374 Malay Lacewing Butterfly Malaysia Cethosia hypsea Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Antlion, Myrmeleon species (Great myrmeleon, Myrmeleon grande). Illustration drawn
FLO4681396 Antlion, Myrmeleon species (Great myrmeleon, Myrmeleon grande). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Red Lacewing
Fabrizio Daminelli

An Orange lacewing butterfly (Cethosia penthesilea), Cairns Botanical Gardens, Queensland, Australia. Captive. August

Larva of the Hemerobius (lacewing) clothed in lichen, with mite, Acarus amictus and little basket mite
FLO5004610 Larva of the Hemerobius (lacewing) clothed in lichen, with mite, Acarus amictus and little basket mite, Acarus corbicula

INDO 20-07 56
Debris-carrying Lacewing larvae - being attacked by Asian Weaver Ant, Oecophylla smaragdina, on stem - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

INDO 20-07 55
Debris-carrying Lacewing larvae - being attacked by Asian Weaver Ant, Oecophylla smaragdina, on stem - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

Blue eyes lacewing or Antlion nymphes, Nymphes myrmeleonoides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany

Larva of the Hemerobius lacewing in lichen, and mites
Larva of the Hemerobius (lacewing) clothed in lichen, with mite, Acarus amictus and little basket mite, Acarus corbicula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British

Antlion, Myrmeleon species (Great myrmeleon, Myrmeleon grande). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Perch, velvet worm, lacewing and pearl oyster
European perch, Perca fluviatilis 1, velvet worm, Peripatus iuliformis 2, lacewing, Perla marginata 3, and pearl oyster, Isognomon isognomum 4. Perche, Peripate, Perle, Perne

Exotic antlion lacewings and fishfly
Antlion lacewing species: Palpares libelluloides 1, Euptilon ornatum 2, fishfly species, Chauliodes pectinicornis 3, and lacy wings, Vella americana 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Leopard and red lacewing butterflies
Leopard lacewing, Cethosia cyane 1, and red lacewing butterfly, Cethosia biblis 2, ventral and dorsal views. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Antlion, Palpares libelluloides. Handcoloured lithograph from John O. Westwoods new edition of Dru Drurys Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Bohn, London, 1837. Antlion, Palpares libelluloides

Curtis British Entomology Plate 520
Neuroptera: Chrysopa abbreviata (Short-winged Green Lacewing, Golden-eye) [Plant: Leymus arenarius (Elymus arenarius, Upright Sea Lime-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 202
Neuroptera: Hemerobius fimbriatus (Hemerobiidae: Bordered Brown Lacewing), = Megalomus hirtus (Linn.). [Plant: Prunella vulgaris (Self-heal)] Date: 1824-39

Heliotrope, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999258 Heliotrope, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Illustration of various Invertebrates c. 1923 (litho)
3082019 Illustration of various Invertebrates c.1923 (litho) by Millot, Adolphe Philippe (1857 - 1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lacewing
Jimmy Hoffman

Leopard lacewing (Cethosia cyane) nectaring on Tropical milkweed / Bloodflower (Asclepias curassavica). Yunnan, China

Lacewing Larva UK
SPH-1825 Lacewing Larvae UK Neuroptera Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Green Lacewing - UK
DAC-428 Green Lacewing UK Chrysopa carnea David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cyane or Zigzag butterfly, Leopard Lacewing, Cethosia cyane.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

Black and white illustration of Lacewing (Neuroptera)

Leopard Lacewing Butterfly, Cethosia cyane

A lacewing butterfly at the Butterfly Farm on St. Martin

Picture No. 10984420
Thread Lacewing mature imago resting on thistle - Bulgaria (Nemoptera coa) Date:

Picture No. 10896339
Green Lacewing - portrait - close-up (Chrysopa carnea) Date:

Orange Lacewing (Cethosia penthesilea) adult, resting on leaves, Queensland, Australia, November

Spoonwing Lacewing (Nemoptera sinuata) adult, feeding on achillea flowers, Bulgaria, June

Spoonwing Lacewing (Nemoptera sinuata) three adults, feeding on achillea flowers, Bulgaria, June

Brown Lacewing (Drepanepteryx phalaenoides) adult, resting on grass stem, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Green Lacewing (Chrysopa perla) adult female, resting on leaf, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Lacewing (Osmylus fulvicephalus) in mid-air above flower, side view

Different butterfly and moth pupae, including giant swallowtail, malay lacewing, longwing, great eggfly, great mormon, freak butterfly, queen butterfly, forest leopard, common sailer

Lacewing butterfly (Cethosia cyane). The bright colouration of this butterfly is a warning to prospective predators that it is unpalatable

SEM of a common lacewing, Chrysopa septempunctata
Lacewing. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a green or common lacewing (Chrysopa septempunctata). Lacewings are flying insects which are commonly found in houses

Lacewing eggs C018 / 5857
Lacewing eggs. Cluster of eggs laid by a lacewing (order Neuroptera) attached to a seedhead. Lacewings lay their eggs on the tips of long silken stalks to disguise them

Insect illustrations, 1823 C017 / 8066
Insect illustrations, 19th century. These insects include (from top to bottom): two mantids (Mantis oratoria, now Iris oratoria; and Mantis siccifolia), a cricket (Gryllus montrosus)

Eocene forest landscape, artwork C016 / 5349
Eocene forest landscape. Artwork of a forest landscape in the Baltic during the Eocene (56 to 34 million years ago). This region now lies in northern Europe

Lacewing larva in amber
Lacewing larva preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Lacewing in amber
Lacewings from the order Neuroptera are gauzy-winged insects, and seen here preserved inside Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Cethosia mietneri, Tamil lace wing butterfly
Detail from plate 39 of Tamil lace wing butterflies from The Lepidoptera of Celyon by Frederic C. Moore (1830 -1907)

USA, Georgia, Pine Mountain. Lacewing butterfly

Green Lacewing (Chrysopa pallens) adult, resting on heather, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England, july

Giant Lacewing (Osmylus fulvicephalus) adult, resting on twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Common Green Lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea) adult, resting on horsetail stem, Essex, England

Green Lacewing (Chrysopa sp. ) stalked eggs, deposited on leaf, Italy, may
Green Lacewing (Chrysopa sp.) stalked eggs, deposited on leaf, Italy, may

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The world of lacewings is a captivating one, filled with beauty and intrigue. From the delicate wings of the Malay Lacewing Butterfly to the vibrant hues of the Red Lacewing, these creatures never fail to mesmerize us. But it's not just their appearance that makes lacewings fascinating. Take, for example, the larva of the Hemerobius clothed in lichen, adorned with tiny mites like Acarus amictus and Acarus corbicula. This intricate relationship between different species showcases nature's remarkable interconnectedness. In The British Miscellany, James Sowerby's handcoloured copperplate engravings bring to life new and rare lacewing species. Indo 20-07 56 and Indo 20-07 55 display stunning blue-eyed lacewings or Antlion nymphes, their ethereal presence captured on paper. Speaking of larvae, we cannot overlook the Hemerobius lacewing nestled amidst lichen while accompanied by mites. It serves as a reminder that even in seemingly ordinary surroundings like lichen-covered branches, extraordinary wonders await our discovery. Antlions also make an appearance in this diverse world of lacewings. Myrmeleon species showcase their predatory prowess as they patiently wait for unsuspecting prey to fall into their cleverly constructed pits. And who could forget about other inhabitants sharing space with these enchanting insects? Perch fish swim alongside velvet worms while pearl oysters rest nearby – a harmonious coexistence between different organisms within their ecosystem. For those seeking something more exotic, antlion lacewings and fishflies offer a glimpse into lesser-known corners of this intricate web of life. Their unique characteristics captivate our imagination and remind us how vast nature truly is. Lastly, let us not overlook two striking butterflies: Leopard Lacewing and Red Lacewing. These winged beauties grace our surroundings with elegance and serve as reminders of the delicate balance between nature's fragility and resilience.