11.26.2006
Tree Trunk Trickster
Just a quick post of cute little faker...the larva of a green lacewing. Look at the clumps of lichen in the photo. The topmost clump is an insect larva in disguise. With a little gentle persuasion from the tip of Treebeard's knife blade, we were able to pry the little beastie from the tree trunk. I flipped it over in my hand and snapped a quick picture before it flipped back over, turtle style. Seconds later it was back on the tree trunk, busy being what it is.
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7 comments:
Good eye! That's so neat.
Fooled me! How ever did you spot that???
No Way! That is just so neat.
Yeah, how DID you spot that?
Cool bugling.
Wow!
I haven't checked in here for awhile and I don't know why?
Swamp Things is still one 'Bitchin' blog!
;~)
Fascinating! Wait--does the lichen grow on its back? Kindof like a sloth & algae (or is it mold? I forget).
I've been out of town and haven't had a chance to respond to your comments - I hate that.
lynne,
It is a neat thing to see :)
laurahinnj,
It wasn't too hard to spot; it was the only blob of lichen that was crawling.
cathy,
It is a clever little critter...
FC,
It was the movement that gave it away. There were actually two on the tree - one was speedier than the other.
Jim,
Thanks! Glad you stopped by.
SQMojo,
It sticks the lichen to its back.
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