Photo ID Please [a: not a bed bug; suspected lacewing larva]

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Photo ID Please [a: not a bed bug; suspected lacewing larva]

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yawn

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Posted 10 months ago
Tue Jul 10 2012 16:39:43
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Hi,

Can someone please identify the bug in the photo link below. I took 3 pics. From what I can tell, it is not a bed bug (though I am here for reassurance). I was sitting on the chair and felt a pinch and found this thing hanging from my elbow. Thanks!!!

http://s1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii509/wizardfriendfoe/
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Posted 10 months ago
Tue Jul 10 2012 17:55:54
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Not a BB for sure but wait for an entomologist to ID that.

Nice clear shots for ID.

Jim
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Posted 10 months ago
Tue Jul 10 2012 21:51:12
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How big is it? Where do you live? Can you get a picture that is a little closer and a little more in focus?

Sean
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Posted 10 months ago
Wed Jul 11 2012 1:34:45
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I live in Chicago, IL. I'll try to get more shots up tomorrow with size approximation (it's pretty small).
buggybrains

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Posted 10 months ago
Wed Jul 11 2012 1:57:57
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defiantly not a bed bug. maybe a spider?
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Posted 10 months ago
Wed Jul 11 2012 7:59:19
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It's NOT a bed bug or a spider.

It's an insect: three pair of legs, three body regions (head, thorax, abdomen)

While this critter looks a tad like an ant lion, it's not. The large jaws/mandibles looking things are unique and characteristic of certain types of insects so it won't take long to figure this critter out.

However, I'm headed to the hospital this morning and simply "gotta go" but, I'd bet my last dollar that Lou can figure it out for us sometime today.

Have a great day ! paul b.
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Posted 10 months ago
Wed Jul 11 2012 9:14:15
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Most likely a lacewing larva and yes they will nip you. I've had it happen. Mandibles and maxillae are fused. Adults are flimsy and often green. Larvae and adults are good biocontrol agents.