Meaning of the word lacewing in English

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lacewing

US /ˈleɪs.wɪŋ/
UK /ˈleɪs.wɪŋ/
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Noun

a delicate insect with two pairs of large, transparent, net-veined wings, typically green or brown, that feeds on aphids and other small insects.

Example:
The gardener introduced lacewings to control the aphid population.
A lacewing landed gently on the flower.
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