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Green Lacewing Larva - Chrysopa oculata

Green Lacewing Larva - Chrysopa oculata
Ozark Mountains, Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
July 10, 2007
Size: 10mm
A lacewing nymph?

Moved

Moved

Moved
Moved from Green Lacewings.

Your ID is correct!
The hairy tubercles on its back further identifies this as a Green Lacewing [Chrysopidae] larva. By the size, it's in its last instar; by its plumpness, I suspect that it will be spinning its cocoon very soon. I just finished rearing a batch of these larvae and they have pupated. I've observed two moults, so I guess the third instar is the final one.

 
Wow!
Thanks, Stephen. I really wasn't anticipating getting such a thorough ID and explanation. I appreciate it. (Marvin)

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