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ProssBoss Lawrenceville, GA Jun 30, 2013

I was at a friend's in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and I noticed a small bug which, upon closer inspection, seemed to be carrying materials on its back.

The insect was very small, about half the size of a regular fire-ant. It looked somewhat like a termite, but I'm no expert.

On its back it carried what looked like a white fungus, but mixed in were small bits and pieces of other things. The load on its back was more than twice the size of the insect itself!

Any direction in IDing this insect would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Jun 30, 2013

Sounds like a larva of a lacewing -when they 'disguise' themselves like that they may be called 'trash bugs' - http://www.flickr.com/photos/lummydays/5125562209/

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ProssBoss Lawrenceville, GA Jun 30, 2013

That's it for sure! Thanks!

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