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Green Lacewing Hatchlings

Chrysopidae sp.

Description:

A group of the lacewing eggs have hatched. There have been at least 3 species of lacewing observed in the garden this year, so I am uncertain as to which species these are. This may become apparent as the larvae mature. These larvae will feed on aphids and other soft bodied pests on the Kniphofia uvaria (torch lily), where the eggs were laid. There does not appear to be an abundance of pests on this plant, so hopefully they will have sufficient food to develop into adulthood.

Habitat:

Throughout North America north of Mexico. meadows, fields with low vegetation.

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12 Comments

Great spotting, Kim!

ceherzog
ceherzog 11 years ago

I'm missed this one...really, really great timing & photo!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

Stellar sighting Kim. This was a great one to revisit. I see new Lacewing eggs all over but I have never seen a hatching. Your photo is perfect!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

Small wonders,you created a wonder once more!! Congrats! Thanks for sharing !!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 years ago

Cool!

Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 11 years ago

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! great find!

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Great find!

Braulio Rivas Tapia
Braulio Rivas Tapia 11 years ago

Wow!

Small Wonders
Small Wonders 11 years ago

Thank you everyone for your comments :)

MaryEvans2
MaryEvans2 11 years ago

Great timing, and awesome spot and photo

MartinL
MartinL 11 years ago

Synchronized hatching - cool!

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 11 years ago

Nice.

Small Wonders
Spotted by
Small Wonders

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Spotted on Jun 8, 2012
Submitted on Jun 8, 2012

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