Britannica
Sources used in this answer
How many larval stages do most neuropterans have?
Created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
neuropteran
Adult green lacewing (Chrysopa species).
Most neuropterans generally have three larval stages during their development. The duration of these stages varies by species: the first stage typically lasts a few days, the second may last a few days or persist through the winter months, and the third stage can range from weeks to months.1