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Bug of the Week: Lacewing Larva

Why would I take a photograph of this white fluff? Because it was walking around. Can you spot the insect? The “wolf in sheep’s clothing” is a lacewing larva. It uses debris to disguise itself, and most of the time … Continue reading

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Bug of the Week: Another Lacewing Larva

Lacewings are pretty common in Arizona and I found another lacewing larva last week. (Check previous posts about the life cycle of lacewings). This lacewing was walking on the silk cocoon of a moth. You can just see the outline … Continue reading

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Bug of the Week: Lacewing Revisited

When we looked for insects today, we found some insect eggs on our lemon leaves. (This post was edited 12/27) Can you see the egg? It is the white oval on the hair-like stalk. The insect that laid this egg … Continue reading

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