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Ant-lion

Myrmeleontidae

Photo by AlbertKang
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Field Notes

Description:

Not sure if this is an Ant-lion, first time to come across this and also something like this.

Strange posture, wings down, abdomen/tail up and very long antennae with bulbous tip.

Size of around 1.5-2cm.

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Comments (4)
AlbertKang
Thanks, @venusflytrap ) Yes, @Gilma, its an interesting find for me :) Thanks, @Chun. Not sure if its a rare find or not, not familiar with what kind of bug it is but a friend suggested it is likely an Ant-lion :)

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