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around. Others that feed on wooly aphids cover themselves with the waxy “wool” of their victims, making them miniature “wolf in sheep’s clothing” predators. Removing this cover exposes the larvae to attack by ants that herd the aphids for their honeydew.
In Rappahannock County the trash-carrying lacewing larvae are frequently lichen-covered. This is probably because lichens are diverse and abundant in the county.
We should be encouraged by this since lichens are sensitive to air pollution and die if air quality declines. Let’s hope this doesn’t happen anytime soon. Disappearing lichens would be bad for lacewings, but it would be an especially bad sign for us.
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