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Chrysoperla rufilabris
The larvae of the green lacewing is a voracious hunter that is commonly used as a means of pest control. It later grows up into a green adult that feeds on nectar.
This one took up residence in my leg hair. Prior to that, it lived on low vegetation growing at a muddy riverbed in Chicago, IL.
It has some sort of red/ orange growth or parasite on one of its legs. Or it could be some organic debris attached to it. Any ideas as to what this is would be appreciated.
Spotted on Aug 30, 2013
Submitted on Apr 3, 2014
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