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Graphopsocus cruciatus
Here’s a photograph of a narrow barklouse (Graphopsocus cruciatus) with a clutch of eggs. It was December 18th and cold, but apparently this group of insects (Stenopsocidae) are known to be active in winter. Here’s a closeup of the eggs so you can see the silk that holds them down. I watched her apply this webbing (from labial […]
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