How long does it take for neuropteran eggs to hatch?

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Lacewing — neuropteran Adult green lacewing (*Chrysopa* species).

Neuropteran eggs typically hatch within 5 to 14 days. However, this duration does not apply if the egg is in an overwintering stage. In some species, females may retain fertilized eggs within their bodies until environmental conditions are suitable for development.1