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lacewing in a sentence

n.

Definition

Lacewing: a slender, delicate insect with translucent wings, often beneficial in gardens and fields for its role as a natural predator of pests.

Sample Sentences

  1. The delicate lacewing flitted gracefully through the garden, its translucent wings shimmering in the sunlight.
  2. Farmers often welcome lacewings into their fields because they are natural predators of pests like aphids.
  3. During the warm summer months, the sound of lacewings can be heard as they perform their mating rituals at dusk.
  4. A lacewing's life cycle begins as an egg, which hatches into a voracious larva that is highly beneficial for controlling insect populations.
  5. The intricate patterns on a lacewing's wings are not only beautiful but also serve to confuse potential predators.

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