Camouflaged Larvae of the Owlfly (IMAGE)

University of Bonn

Camouflaged Larvae of the Owlfly

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The larvae usually live concealed and camouflaged in ground litter or under stones, lying in wait for prey. Left: Well camouflaged with small stones. Middle: Carbonized plant residue is used as camouflage here. Right: Reconstruction of a yet uncamouflaged owlfly larva (Neuroptera).

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© Photo: Bo Wang, Nanjing

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