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Larvae of a lacewing Larvae of a lacewing. Exact specie unknow.<br /> It looks large on the photo, but in reality it was pushing the limits of my macro lens. Chrysoperla carnea,Geotagged,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Larvae of a lacewing

Larvae of a lacewing. Exact specie unknow.
It looks large on the photo, but in reality it was pushing the limits of my macro lens.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Impressive photo and identification, Joost! Posted 11 years ago

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The Common green lacewing

"Chrysoperla carnea", known as the common green lacewing, is an insect in the Chrysopidae family. It is found in many parts of America, Europe and Asia. The adults feed on nectar, pollen and aphid honeydew but the larvae are active predators and feed on aphids and other small insects. It has been used in the biological control of insect pests on crops.

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Similar species: Net-winged Insects
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Nov 20, 2013. Captured Aug 27, 2012 14:55 in Genneperweg 143, 5644 RS Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
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  • SLT-A55V
  • f/4.5
  • 1/160s
  • ISO400
  • 90mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.