They are very effective aphid predators. Lady beetle eggs are yellow to orange in color and are laid in clusters of five to twenty eggs. Lady beetles are the most important insect predators on pecan Adult Lady Beetle Photo by J. Ruberson 5. Lacewings Lacewing adults have many veins in their wings, giving them a net-like appearance. The wings are held roof-like over the back.
Adults are green or brown in color and some have characteristic golden eyes.
Adults are not predaceous. Larvae are tan and white in color with a warty or spiny appearance. Lacewing larvae eat small, soft-bodied insects, eggs and worms. The eggs of lacewings are small, green to whitish in color and are laid on a slender, thread-like stalk. Lacewings are very important predators on pecan in late season.