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Owl Fly

Acheron trux trux

Photo by JoeHartman
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Field Notes

Description:

THIS IS NOT A DRAGONFLY!!
It is an Owl Fly, of the Neuroptera order, the same where Ant Lions belong to, and other lacewings.
It came to my house, had a rest on the wall at the back, and left after a while. I have been of the impression that it was a dragonfly, until it was pointed out today that it's an Owl Fly. That explains the antennae

Habitat:

Around my house

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PublishedOctober 21, 2013

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