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Unidentified Debris-Carrying Larvae
Photo#63226
Copyright © 2006
Rob Curtis
6008222 Neuropteran
Waterfall Glen FP, Illinois, USA
July 5, 2006
Size: ~3/8"
When first seen it was on a leaf and none of the body was visible. By waiting while it climbed stems, I was able to get some side shots.
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Contributed by
Rob Curtis
on 11 July, 2006 - 2:51pm
Last updated 22 August, 2006 - 6:23pm
Moved
Moved from
Green Lacewings
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john and jane balaban
, 22 August, 2006 - 6:23pm
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Blown Disguise:-)
Nice shot, Rob! This has to be a green lacewing larva (family Chrysopidae), as brown lacewing larvae are never 'trash carriers.'
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Eric R. Eaton
, 11 July, 2006 - 3:31pm
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I had thought (hoped) it migh
I had thought (hoped) it might be something different. Do the larvae of this family differ more than the adults? All of the latter that I have encountered look alike to my untrained eye. While this creature appears different in markings as well as in its camouflaging habit, compared to what I usually encounter such as this other one. (Chrysopa, I believe)
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Rob Curtis
, 11 July, 2006 - 4:56pm
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