Lacewings Abound!

[sporeworld]

Green Lacewings (Chrysopidae)are pretty active right now here in Los Angeles, buzzing around the street lights. My little babies enjoy ripping them in half before eatting them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysopidae

If anyone has any special technique for attracting or catching them, love to hear about it.

Take care.

 

[hibiscusmile]

ummm, dinner looks good!

 

[sporeworld]

Yeah, and good tweezer trainers. The big wings are easy to grip and flutter around in the air (ooooo, they lovez the flutter).

 

[Rick]

Well you know they're attracted to the light. Maybe a net to scoop them up.

 

[sporeworld]

Yeah, that's what I did - just swinging the ol net around the lights like a 7-year old (my staff just rolled their eyes at me). I probably let more go in my office than into the enclosures. They're quicker than they look.

 

[angelofdeathzz]

I can just picture you out there swinging like a madman, Ha-ha. Yeah maybe put your own light somewhere that the whole block can't see you. :lol:

FREE lunch, can't go wrong there!