The Lacewings are aggressive aphid predators having an appetite for several other soft-bodied pests. An adult lacewing fly grows up to ¾ inches long and has a delicate appearance with lacy wings. This species of flies are weak fliers and dwell near aphid colonies. The adults feed on nectar, pollen, and honeydew while in its larvae stage and egg stage it feeds on other soft-bodied pests, certain insect eggs, scale insect immature stages, whiteflies, etc. The Lacewing flies lay eggs singly or in small groups. The females lay eggs close to the food source and each adult female deposit more than 200 eggs. The larvae can grow up to ½ inches and are brown and white in color. The larvae are called aphid lions. The larvae are wingless when they hatch and remain within the area in search of prey.

 

Health Concern

Flies breed on rotten food, piles of manure, garbage, and dead animals.

More

Symptoms of Flies Infestations

If you notice few buzzing Flies in interiors or exteriors of the house

More

DIY Treatments

Do you know How to get rid of flies? Controlling flies from invading your property

More

Our Treatments

Enviro Safe Pest Control is a licensed and certified pest control agency in Melbourne

More

Things you must know

There are different species of flies found in Australia. The flies cause nuisance

More

Frequently asked questions

There are different species of flies found in Australia. The flies cause nuisance

More