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Field Notes

Description:

lacewing larva

Habitat:

campsite at Indian Boundary Recreation Area in Cherokee National Forest

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
C. Hedstrom
It's a lacewing larvae (Order Neuroptera). Likely either Hemerobiidae (brown lacewings) or Chrysopidae (green lacewings) for family. The jaws in the front are modified mandibles that are hollow tubes for injecting venom into their prey or as defense.

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Insects of TN
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Appalachian Beauty
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari
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PublishedNovember 24, 2013

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