Antlion

Description:

Antlions (family Myrmeleontidae) resemble damselflies, but have longer, clubbed antennae. Adults can be up to 45 mm long and have a 65 mm wing span. In general, they are brown in color, have oval, mesh-like wings, slender bodies and large eyes. The most abundant antlion genus is Myrmeleon, and the most common species in the United States is Myrmeleon formicarius.

Habitat:

Antlions prefer arid and sandy habitats, and can be found in cool, dry areas. Adults are considered poor flyers, but are active at night and attracted to lights

Notes:

I rescued this one from a puddle on my porch. It is drying off in the photo cool link that tells the life cycle http://waynesword.palomar.edu/pljuly97.h...