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Nut Weevil (Curculio nucum) larva emerging from Hazel nut. Europe East African Diving Beetle (unidentified) larva about to sieze tadpole of frog (Leptopelis bocagei). Africa Great Diving Beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) larva. Europe Seven-spot Ladybird (Coccinella 7-punctata) larva about to eat an aphid. Froghopper nymph, Cuckoo Spit or Spittle Bug (Philaenus spumarius) on Creeping Thistle. Nymph is making its way back into the protection of its bubbles after being disturbed. Froghopper nymph, Cuckoo Spit or Spittle Bug (Philaenus spumarius) on Creeping Thistle. Nymph is making its way back into the protection of its bubbles after being disturbed. Froghopper or Spittle Bug (Philaenus spumarius) nymph emerging from 'cuckoo spit' on buttercup stem. Froghopper (Philaenus spumarius) late nymph. Froghopper or 'spittle bug' (Philaenus spumarius) froth nest made by nymph on grass, known as 'cuckoo spit'. Exposed nest of Garden Black Ants (Lasius niger), workers removing larvae and pupae. Slave-making Ant (Formica sanguinea) carrying a slave ant larva. Europe Sand Wasp (Ammophila pubescens) taking caterpillar prey into its burrow. European Hornet (Vespa crabro) early queen nest with larvae viewed from beneath, in a bird box. Nest of Saxony Wasp (Dolichovespula saxonica) exposed to show workers tending larvae and eggs. Nest of Saxony Wasp (Dolichovespula saxonica) exposed to show workers tending larvae and eggs. Nest of Saxony Wasp (Dolichovespula saxonica) exposed to show interior. Nest of Saxony Wasp (Dolichovespula saxonica) exposed to show workers tending larvae and eggs. Wasp Beetle (Clytus arietus) tunnels made by larvae in a dead oak branch. Europe Sawfly (Croesus septntrionalis) larvae raising tails in alarm position. Europe Oak Marble Gall sectioned to show the larva of the wasp (Andricus kollari). Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) larvae curled within cells. Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) cells with eggs and larvae. Ant-lion (Myrmeleonidae) pits, central Madagascar. Cabbage Root Fly (Delia radicum) larvae attacking the roots of a young broccoli plant. Stonefly (Leuctra fusca) larva. Horsefly (Tabanus sp) larvae, newly hatched. Black fly larva (Simulium sp) with filter feeding combs extended. Black fly larvae (Simulium sp) with filter feeding combs extended. Black fly larvae (Simulium sp) with filter feeding combs extended. "Warble" caused by larva of Tumbu Fly (Cordylobia anthropophaga) beneath the skin of a child's back. Africa Phantom Midge (Chaoborus crystallinus) larva hangs motionless in the water with the aid of air bubbles fore and aft, maintaining its body in the horizontal position. Midge (unidentified) larva in fresh water. Non-biting midge (Chironomus species) larvae in fresh water. Non-biting midge (Chironomus plumosus) larvae ('bloodworms'). Europe & Asia Non-biting midge (Chironomus plumosus) larvae showing gills and false legs. Malaria mosquito (Anopheles species) larvae. Migrant Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteus) larva feeding on aphids. Mayfly (Cloeon species) larva. Tsetse Fly (Glossina morsitans) female giving birth to fully developed larva. Green Lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea) larva hatching from the egg and preparing to climb down the egg stalk. Ant lion pits under an Acacia tree. East Africa. Ant Lion (Morter obscurus) larva showing jaws for capturing prey. Bluebottle Fly (Calliphora vomitoria) larvae. Bluebottle Fly (Calliphora vomitoria) larvae. Tsetse Fly (Glossina morsitans) gravid female about to give birth. Tumbu Fly (Cordylobia anthropophaga) fully grown larva recently emerged from beneath the skin of a child's back. Kenya Seaweed Fly (Coleopa species) with a mass of larvae on rotting seaweed. Mosquito (Culex pipiens) larvae at the water surface. Mosquito (Culex sp.) larvae and pupae hanging at the water's surface. Non-biting midge (Chironomus plumosus) larvae, showing gills and false legs, among stonewort. New Zealand Glow-worm or Fungus Gnat (Arachnocampa luminosa) larva with sticky threads used to trap other insects, including adult Fungus Gnats, attracted to its light. New Zealand New Zealand Glow-worm or Fungus Gnat (Arachnocampa luminosa) larva with sticky threads used to trap other insects, including adult Fungus Gnats, attracted to its light. New Zealand Greater Bladderwort (Utricularia major) bladder with trapped mosquito larva, showing head still protruding from the mouth of the bladder. Greater Bladderwort (Utricularia major) bladder with trapped mosquito larva, held by its breathing siphon. Wide-bodied Chaser Dragonfly (Libellula depressa) newly-hatched nymph among Bladderwort and Volvox. Europe Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) nymph. Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) early nymph. Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) nymph. Broad-bodied Chaser Dragonfly (Libellula depressa) early nymph. Cat Flea (Ctenocephalides felis) larvae coiled in defensive position. Cat Flea (Ctenocephalides felis) larva. Mayfly nymphs (Cloeon sp.) showing gills x4. UK. Caterpillar.
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