Lacewing Larva VS Aphid: Informative Macro Film

[@ScottymanPhoto]

Nature is beautiful and cruel, and it never ceases to astonish me. Nice work!

[@peterviragphoto]

Thanks Michael, much appreciated!

[@FunnySurpriseToys]

Hi Friend!😊👍20

[@peterviragphoto]

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[@adrianalfordphotography]

Fascinating stuff Peter. I really need these guys on my gardenia and frangipani plants to clean up all the pests underneath the leaves. They certainly are good predators. Thanks for sharing mate, great video 🙏

[@peterviragphoto]

Thanks mate! I’ll send you a few 😁😁😁 Cheers

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

It’s just incredible to watch these Peter. I always say, who needs the Serengeti when you can see this happening just outside! Never seen this before - it’s amazing. I learn so much from your Channel now. Amazing Lacewings!! And amazing footage!! Top stuff as always - have a good week mate

[@peterviragphoto]

Hey Dave, thanks heaps mate. Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you guys are having a nice week!😊🙏

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

@@peterviragphoto all ok so far mate👍👍👍🤞🤞🤞

[@thehehrarchive1556]

Very interesting Peter, great Vid👍🇦🇺👏

[@peterviragphoto]

Thanks a lot Alex!

[@JonnyPink65]

Holy moly Peter, this is awesome. Those are the little bugs I shoot and I have seen and shot all of the things you showed here. I learned a great deal. Your stuff is educational and AWESOME!!! 🤗💖🙏

[@peterviragphoto]

Thanks a lot John!😀 They are fascinating for sure!

[@JonnyPink65]

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[@Chris-NZ]

I looked them up and we have these here too known as the “Tasmanian Lacewing” widely distributed and noted as a useful pest controller. Great pictures as usual Peter .

[@peterviragphoto]

Hey Chris. They seem to be pretty widespread😀. Thanks a lot for watchinf. Hope you’re having a great week!

[@AndrewWaltonPhotography]

Who knew! We occasionally see the adults in the summer here, I don't think I've ever seen a larvae though and didn't know they were predators. Great video Peter.

[@peterviragphoto]

Thanks a lot Andrew. I’ve only seen a few around myself and was lucky to capture this footage in the backyard. Cheers😀

[@RAMUJIRO]

It's the body shape of an elongated doodlebug. It's sucking out their body fluids, isn't it? I saw it for the first time, thanks for the valuable video.

[@peterviragphoto]

Hey there, thanks a lot! Yes, it’s a lacewing larva, you’re correct. Cheers

[@therealgreg5653]

"use the carcass of their prey as camouflage"... amphid "hey Karl why is that heap of our dead sisters and brothers moving towards us?"

[@peterviragphoto]

LOL😂 true