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Green moth ? #858248
Asked February 01, 2024, 9:32 AM EST
Mesa County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello,
This is a lacewing, either in the genus Chrysopa or Chrysoperla. These insects pose no threat to you or anyone/anything in your home. Their larvae are predatory, feeding on garden pests. The adults are sometimes considered nuisance invaders; they make their way into homes in search of warmth, often dying shortly thereafter. Cracks around doorways/windows/vents are the most common port of entry. Let me know if you have further questions.
Thank you very much for your response. It seems then that this critter may be of benefit to our garden.
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