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Old 23-09-2015, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bugeater View Post
I think lacewing larvae are terrifying... if you are one of their prey.

To quote "They have small spines on their backs upon which they impale the remains of prey. This provides a form of camouflage and allows the larvae to appear inconspicuous amongst the prey."
Very metal.

They are a good one to have around the garden.
You're spot on there. Antlions look like something out of a 50's sci fi movie.
Their armoury goes beyond what evolution bestows on other animals that catch and kill stuff (cf. lions, crocs and sharks).
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