Campodeiform
Campodeiform is a term used to describe the body shape of insect larvae that have well developed legs, antennae and a flattened body. Many species of beetle have campodeiform larvae, as do lacewings.
A photograph of a campodeiform lacewing larva. Photograph by Jack Dykinga, USDA
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