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flies, has quite a different larval habit, being carnivorous but 

 not aquatic. Lar\a^ are frequently called the "aphis lions" 

 as they are destructive to aphids. They are most commonly 

 found on trees on which aphids are abundant. 



Fig. 110. — Corudulis cornuUi. t 



Photo Ijy author.) 



The adults are very delicate with very thin, transparent, 

 irridescent wings; brilliant golden eyes which stand out 

 prominently (therefore called golden eyes) ; wings closely 

 net- veined and bodies slender and cylindrical. The eggs are 



