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neuroptera

  1. Plega banski Banks' Mantidfly

    Plega banski Banks' Mantidfly

    Mantispids are brood parasitoids of various invertebrates- mostly spiders, especially orb weavers and jumping spiders.
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    • mantidflies mantispidae neuroptera plega banksi
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    • Album: monsoon 2024
  2. Scotoleon palpalis 'long-tailed antlion'

    Scotoleon palpalis 'long-tailed antlion'

    Many genera within the long tailed antlion family are found in my area. These are extremely common.
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    • Album: monsoon 2024
  3. Glenurus luniger 'Western picture-winged antlion'

    Glenurus luniger 'Western picture-winged antlion'

    Not all antlions are psammophiles, with the genus Glenurus mostly laying eggs inside tree holes. their larvae are covered with spines that trap rotted wood particles as camouflage.
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    • antlion glenurus luniger neuroptera picture-winged antlions
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    • Album: monsoon 2024
  4. Vella fallax texanus- Texas Giant Antlion

    Vella fallax texanus- Texas Giant Antlion

    Shot on hand showing just how big these are.
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    • acanthiclisini giant antlions neuroptera
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    • Album: Hexapoda
  5. Unknown Brachynemurini closeup

    Unknown Brachynemurini closeup

    Interesting banding seems unique.
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    • antlions brachynemurini long-tailed antlions neuroptera
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    • Album: Hexapoda
  6. Unknown Brachynemurini (long-tailed antlion) Female

    Unknown Brachynemurini (long-tailed antlion) Female

    Unusual species, i couldnt find anything to help ID. Males have extremely long tails compared to females.
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    • antlions brachynemurini long-tailed antlions neuroptera
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    • Album: Hexapoda
  7. Pit-Building antlion- Myrmeleon sp

    Pit-Building antlion- Myrmeleon sp

    Unknown (possibly undescribed) species of Myrmeleon with an interesting blue tinge.
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    • antlion myrmeleon neuroptera
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    • Album: Hexapoda
  8. Vella fallax texana

    Vella fallax texana

    A very large antlion species with a wingspan over 4" Larvae do not build pits, making them extremely difficult to collect. contrary to popular belief, adults DO eat, and are PREDATORY- not pollen and nectar feeders.
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    • antlions giant antlion neuroptera vella fallax texanus
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    • Album: Hexapoda
  9. Myrmeleon mexicanus

    Myrmeleon mexicanus

    Mexican pit-building ant-lion Unknown instar but close to fully-grown. Will create a sand-cocoon to pupate.
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    • ant-lion larva myrmeleon mexicanus neuroptera
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    • Album: Hexapoda
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