From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Lacewing \Lace"wing'\ (l[=a]s"w[i^]ng'), noun (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genus {Chrysopa} and allied genera. They have delicate, lacelike wings and brilliant eyes. Their larv[ae] are useful in destroying aphids. Called also {lace-winged fly}, and {goldeneyed fly}.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
noun
1: any of two families of gauzy-winged insects (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids [syn: {lacewing fly}]
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