Neuroptera (order)

Unidentified lacewing at Acton, ACT

Neuroptera (order) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2019
Neuroptera (order) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2019
Neuroptera (order) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2019
Neuroptera (order) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2019
Neuroptera (order) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2019
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Identification history

Neuroptera (order) 14 Feb 2020 michaelb
Neuroptera (order) 14 Feb 2020 michaelb
Unidentified 24 Dec 2019 rawshorty

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A very odd looking thing, i thought it was some plant material until it started to move. Very tiny at about 3mm so difficult to get any good shots.

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AlisonMilton wrote:
   25 Dec 2019
Shorty, this is a lacewing larvae. I've found several. They cover themselves with plant material as a disguise. https://canberra.naturemapr.org/Community/Species/Sightings/21596
rawshorty wrote:
   25 Dec 2019
Awesome, thanks Alison.

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  • 23 Dec 2019 09:39 AM Recorded on
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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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