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Green Lacewing larvae in disguise

Chrysopidae

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Field Notes

Description:

What appeared to be plant debris on a plant was actually the larvae of a Lacewing in disguise. It had various plant parts stuck on its back to disguise it from predators (including eggs on a leaf). The video shows what it looked like moving around.

Habitat:

Mallow plant in chaparral

Reference Links:

Debris-Carrying Larvae - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedMay 20, 2014

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