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Antlion

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Photo by AmySutcliffe
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Field Notes

Description:

An amazing antlion adult found in KZ South Africa, not sure on which genus so would welcome suggestions.

Habitat:

Young/larval stage lives in burrows in sand and fine soil and are veracious predators, snatching passing insects. Adults are very different in form are sometimes described as antlion lacewings.

Notes:

Thanks in advance for any help on the ID.

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PublishedJuly 16, 2013

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