Green lacewings have babies that are prized as pest control. But before they can mate, they have to vibrate their bodies and sing to each other, making noises like purring cats or growling stomachs.
00:00 - Green lacewing vibrations
01:32 - Green lacewings mating
02:23 - Green lacewing mating calls
02:41 - Green lacewing larvae eat aphids
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