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Antlion Lacewing
22.5874, 88.385
Field Notes
Description:
Thin abdomen totally encased by transparent wings) brownish-blackish in colour). Large eyes that appear almost Alien-like (as in movies). Distinctive antennae.
Habitat:
I saw it resting perfectly aligned along the stem of a stunted ridge gourd plant...the apparent sudden and localized thickness of the stem attracted my attention and I went over to take a look whereupon the "stem" changed position...I thought it was a Dobsonfly and tried to take a closer look. The insect took flight. The flight was a fluttering one; as if unaccustomed and the abdomen moved a bit like the pendulum could see it through the transparent wings.
Notes:
First photo has been cropped so that features can be seen better for ID.
Reference Links:
Antlion - Wikipedia
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PublishedJune 29, 2022
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