In spite of its delicate shape, when caught the Lacewing emits an odor which has earned it the name “Stink Fly.” Its eggs are laid singly on long stalks because the young, called “aphid lions,” are cannibalistic.
Nature’s Insect Tanks: Beetles
Carrion Beetles (Silphidae)
Body is soft but horny Five segments in antennae Usually found near dead animals
The Carrion Beetles lay their eggs on a dead animal, which they bury as a food reserve for their young. This habit has given them the common name of “Burying Beetles.”
Ground Beetles (Carabidae)
Dark brown or black Head narrower than mid-body Usually have prominent jaws
The legs of the Ground Beetle are designed for quick movement. These beetles are mostly active by night. They are beneficial because they eat other insects.