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Nymphes myrmeleonoides
Blue Eyes is one of the biggest lacewings known with a wingspan of 110mm and large dark blue eyes. Wings are transparent with white tips and the body is narrow but broader near the tail. Antennae are black with orange tips.
Resting under a eucalyptus leaf in a local nature reserve.
Range includes SEQ, NSW and Vic.
Spotted on Jan 2, 2016
Submitted on Jan 2, 2016
4 Comments
Photo No. 1: is a beautiful photo....
Fantastic series Mark! Those eyes are quite electric...blue...that would make a good song :P Thank you for sharing :)
Its all in the eyes! Great looking critter.
wow that is a big lacewing! the only one I've seen was 10mm lol. interesting eyes!