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Photo#196433
6013066

6013066
Madigan SP, Illinois, USA
August 27, 2006
Size: ~5/8"?

Moved
Moved from Soldier Beetles.

Cantharid beetle larva.
Looks much more like the larva of a soldier beetle to me. Moving to guide page.

 
Appears to be a Melyrid near
Appears to be a Melyrid near to Malachius

Looks similar
to some of the lacewing larva. You can browse those images while you wait for an expert to comment. Pretty shot.

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