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Lacewing larva wearing its debris overcoat. They often cover themselves in all kinds of natural debris, even the bodies of victims, to help disguise itself. These will eat up the aphids in most gardens.
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I thoroughly enjoy looking into this world you open up.
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Thank you, Anne. I am glad you like it so 🙂
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Yet another marvel from the world of bugs!
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Here’s a post about an insect that carried that ability to disguise itself to even greater heights! You’ll love it.
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That sure is something!
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The antics and abilities of insects are ever fascinating! Thanks.
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They sure are! Thank you!
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Interesting and a bit creepy 😏
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Thank you!
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This was new for me…. thanks for sharing.
Greetz,
Rudi
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Thank you 🙂
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Ah, Linda beat me to the debris covered larva, Synchlora aerata. I find one occasionally on our black-eyed susans. Yours would be a welcome visitor here if it did a nice job on the aphids.
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They are definately one for the aphids!
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Fascinating creatures!
-Emma
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They sure are!
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