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Leucochrysa_insularis
Small green lacewing, known sometimes as the "aphid lion" for its rather useful habit of eating aphids.
Common throughout the east coast of Australia. It bears a distinct similarity to the green lacewing of America, but I am unsure if they are thesame species (or for that matter, whether my ID is correct).
These are often found at night when an outside light is left on (the case with this spotting). I would appreciate any confirmation of the scientific name.
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