Looking for a non-chemical remedy for the aphids in your garden? Look no further than the ant lion. These beasts are the larvae of green lacewings, and they are monsters when it comes to eating all sorts of garden pests, including aphids, spider mites, mealy-bugs, etc.
I imagine they cart around all that junk as camouflage. I've tried using a similar rationale to explain my own slovenly appearance, but my boss has never been sympathetic.
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Close this window Jump to comment formThis one looks just like my kitchen sink.
November 23, 2009
interesting blog, i liked it very much
November 24, 2009
Pretty sure I've seen these in the yard!
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November 24, 2009
Wow! Those are hot! If I was a bug I'd want some of that action
November 24, 2009
This is the best blog I've read in a long time. And might I add that this particular creature is mildly disgusting but ultimately awesome?!
November 24, 2009
Thanks Amol and Barrie. Too kind.
November 24, 2009
http://isoldall.blogspot.com/
November 25, 2009
people should use Kleenexes when they sneeze, sheesh lol
November 26, 2009
nice page .it is so cool.
November 26, 2009
I am not sure, but wouldn't this attract birds? I mean, they are always searching for nesting materials.
December 02, 2009
It's like the Junk Lady from Labyrinth.
December 12, 2009