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Giant Lacewing

Osmylus fulvicephalus

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Osmylus fulvicephalus, also called giant lacewing, is a common species through most of Europe. Osmylidae are a small family of winged insects of the net-winged insect order Neuroptera. The pictured giant lacewing was spotted near Tsagarada village, Pelion mountain, Greece.

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Osmylus fulvicephalus - Overview, Osmylidae - Wikipedia, Category:Osmylus fulvicephalus - Wikimedia Commons

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PublishedAugust 18, 2018

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