Insect ID

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Pauline
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Insect ID

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Seen in the garden recently. A few mm long carrying bits of stuff on its bristles. Grateful for any ideas?
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bugboy
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Re: Insect ID

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Looks like a lacewing larvae.
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Pauline
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Re: Insect ID

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Thanks Paul - never seen one before. Presumably it carries all that stuff on its back for camouflage - like the WA larva.
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