Family Hemerobiidae is a group of lacewings that belong to the order Neuroptera. These insects are commonly known as brown lacewings, and they are found in a wide range of habitats worldwide. The family Hemerobiidae includes several species such as green lacewings, dustywings, and silky lacewings. These lacewings play an important role in pest control in agricultural ecosystems. Other synonyms that are commonly used to refer to the family Hemerobiidae include brown-eye lacewings and antlion lacewings. Despite their different names, these lacewings share many similar characteristics, including their delicate, lacy wings, long antennae, and their ability to eat large quantities of prey.