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Insect ID

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:17 am
by Pauline
Seen in the garden recently. A few mm long carrying bits of stuff on its bristles. Grateful for any ideas?
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Re: Insect ID

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:18 am
by bugboy
Looks like a lacewing larvae.

Re: Insect ID

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:16 am
by Pauline
Thanks Paul - never seen one before. Presumably it carries all that stuff on its back for camouflage - like the WA larva.