Adult antlion acrobat
NB: not captive.
Of all places, found at rest on my washing line.
This slender insect is within Order Neuroptera, with wings held in a tent like position over the body when at rest. It is easy to see how these insects can often be mistaken for damselflies.
This one has been identified as within tribe Myrmeleontini, the pit-tripping antlions.
Around 30 mm in length
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Adult antlion acrobat
NB: not captive.
Of all places, found at rest on my washing line.
This slender insect is within Order Neuroptera, with wings held in a tent like position over the body when at rest. It is easy to see how these insects can often be mistaken for damselflies.
This one has been identified as within tribe Myrmeleontini, the pit-tripping antlions.
Around 30 mm in length
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