Lacewing eggs. Cluster of eggs laid by a lacewing (order Neuroptera) attached to a twig. Lacewing's lay their eggs on the tips of long silken stalks to disguise them and possibly to prevent the first larvae that hatch from eating the other eggs. The eggs have a fungus-like appearance and were once even classed as fungi,with the scientific name Ascophora ovalis. There are about 2000 species of this predatory insect | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Jayaram, K. |
Taille de l’image : | 4015 px × 2637 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |