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Vlad, the impaler Spotted a second larva today, taking pride in Ferdy's new nickname for them :o) Chrysopidae,Chrysopinae,Chrysopini,Hemerobiiformia,Jane's garden,Larva,Neuroptera,Nineta,Nineta flava,nl: Gele gaasvlieg Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Haha, love it. A new meme is born.
    Also wonderful side view with the curled up body.
    Posted one year ago
    1. Yes, this one was really going for it, holding the impaled victim up high! *lol* Posted one year ago
      1. Yes, clear evidence that this torture has no utility and is only for joy. Filed as evidence in my list. Posted one year ago
        1. Hilarious. The name is perfect. Posted one year ago
  2. Amazing photo! Also, that is the greatest name I've ever seen lol Posted one year ago
    1. Thanks Wesley - kudos for the great nickname go to Ferdy :o)
      (see comments with this image):
      Nineta flava - Larva having lunch https://www.jungledragon.com/image/120013/nineta_flava_-_larva_close-up.html Chrysopidae,Chrysopinae,Chrysopini,Hemerobiiformia,Jane's garden,Larva,Neuroptera,Nineta,Nineta flava,nl: Gele gaasvlieg
      Posted one year ago
  3. Fantastic moment captured. Splendid macro photography. Posted one year ago
    1. Thanks Ruth - the white balance on this one was messed up, but the scene is worthwhile ;o) Posted one year ago

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Nineta flava (Scopoli, 1763) is one of the species of Green lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) of the genus Nineta, that sports a range of on average somewhat larger species.

Similar species: Net-winged Insects
Species identified by Pudding4brains
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By Pudding4brains

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Uploaded Aug 10, 2021.