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Four-spotted owlfly

Ululodes quadripunctatus

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Owlflies are fast-flying predator insects that prey on other flying insects.

Habitat:

Attracted to lights in my backyard. Deciduous forest nearby.

Reference Links:

Ululodes quadripunctatus - Wikipedia, Species Ululodes quadripunctatus - Four-spotted Owlfly - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Brian38
I was excited to find it on my moth sheet.
tomk3886
Wow! I've never seen or heard of an owl-fly.

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PublishedJuly 31, 2023

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