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    Re: a screw head for size reference, 2 antenna, 3 legs and lots more

    This may be a lacewing nymph. A number of species cover themselves with local debris to disguise themselves from predators. They are a beneficial predator themselves. Here is one in an earlier stage.

    a screw head for size reference, 2 antenna, 3 legs and lots more

    If it grows up it will end up looking like this at maturity.

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    Re: a screw head for size reference, 2 antenna, 3 legs and lots more

    Quote Originally Posted by Saorsa View Post
    This may be a lacewing nymph. A number of species cover themselves with local debris to disguise themselves from predators. They are a beneficial predator themselves. Here is one in an earlier stage.

    a screw head for size reference, 2 antenna, 3 legs and lots more

    If it grows up it will end up looking like this at maturity.

    a screw head for size reference, 2 antenna, 3 legs and lots more
    okay I have seen a few beasts here with lacy hats that could really jump but i thought they were jumping spiders. We certainly have all three types here so you may be right.http://jbrianwaddington.wordpress.co...ic-to-surreal/

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