Green lacewing (genus Triplochrysa)

Green lacewing (genus Triplochrysa) 2016

CRANNEY, Kate

Registration number

1908695

Artist/maker

CRANNEY, Kate

Title

Green lacewing (genus Triplochrysa)

Production date

2016

Medium

ink and watercolour on paper

Dimensions (H x W x D)

29.7 x 42 cm (paper size)

Credit line

City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection
© Kate Cranney (www.katecranney.com)

Keywords

Kate Cranney, lacewing, The Little Things That Run the City, 2016, drawing

Summary

This drawing depicts a green lacewing beetle on a twig next to the two types of eggs which have been laid on the stem and on the end of thin stalks. The adult green lacewing has intricate wings that are longer than the insect’s body. Three larvae are seen to be emerging from the eggs. The illustration was drawn by Kate Cranney for the City of Melbourne's publication 'The Little Things that Run the City'. The book explores the diversity of insects we have within our city’s boundaries and examines what we can do to help them survive and thrive.