07-15-2013, 10:47 PM
It is a Green Lacewing Larva Chrysoperla rufilabris
ECOLOGY
Larval green and brown lacewings are fast-moving predators that patrol plants for aphids, insect eggs, and other arthropod prey. They are voracious, feeding whenever they find food. Larvae use their sickle-like mandibles to suck fluids from their prey. Lacewing larvae are sometimes eaten by other creatures, such as spiders, lady beetles, and larger lacewings.
Green and brown lacewing adults are also predators and feed on the same prey as the larvae: aphids, insect eggs, etc. Because lacewing larvae are well-known for feeding on aphids, they are often called "aphid lions." Lacewing adults do not fly very well, and are often eaten by flying predators such as birds and dragonflies.
PEST STATUS
Because they feed on aphids and other pests, lacewings are beneficial insects. They do not bite or sting.
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http://nfrec.ifas.ufl.edu/MizellRF/WoodyBug/225.htm
ECOLOGY
Larval green and brown lacewings are fast-moving predators that patrol plants for aphids, insect eggs, and other arthropod prey. They are voracious, feeding whenever they find food. Larvae use their sickle-like mandibles to suck fluids from their prey. Lacewing larvae are sometimes eaten by other creatures, such as spiders, lady beetles, and larger lacewings.
Green and brown lacewing adults are also predators and feed on the same prey as the larvae: aphids, insect eggs, etc. Because lacewing larvae are well-known for feeding on aphids, they are often called "aphid lions." Lacewing adults do not fly very well, and are often eaten by flying predators such as birds and dragonflies.
PEST STATUS
Because they feed on aphids and other pests, lacewings are beneficial insects. They do not bite or sting.
More Pics: http://www.google.com/search?q=Chrysoper...bris+larva&client=safari&rls=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=u3vkUeH5M9H8yAGTz4CIAg&ved=0CDEQsAQ&biw=1839&bih=877
http://nfrec.ifas.ufl.edu/MizellRF/WoodyBug/225.htm