Pearl Green Lacewing
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Chrysoperla perla
Common & widespread in Britain.
Flies from Mid May-July.
Adults reach 10–12 millimetres (0.39–0.47 in) of length, with a wingspan of 25–30 millimetres (0.98–1.18 in).
The basic coloration of the body is green.
Wings are blue-green with black veins.
They turn pale yellow during the winter.
Several black markings are present on the head, the thorax and below the abdomen.
The second antennal segment is black.
This species is rather similar to Chrysopa dorsalis, showing an oval pale spot between the eyes, which is roundish in C. perla.