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Owlfly

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Field Notes

Notes:

A mix of dragonfly and moth with a very peculiar behavior. 10cm, half of which must be only of antennas.

Species ID Suggestions

Owlfly

Ascalaphidae
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Comments (3)
Leonardo Castro
Sergio, Yes! I noticed that! And I regretted not having put it in the notes. Absolutely amazing! Is there already a more forceful scientific explanation for this? Many thanks, friend.
Sergio Monteiro
Leonardo, did you notice that the reflection of its eyes have a six points star shape? They are, in my oppinion, among the most interesting eyes in the insects world! Here is one I spotted in day light, the eyes are more visible: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9044595

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 5, 2013

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