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Myrmeleontidae sp.
Antlions are a group of insects in the family Myrmeleontidae (sometimes misspelled as "Myrmeleonidae"). The most well-known genus is Myrmeleo. There are about 2,000 species. Strictly speaking, the term "antlion" applies to the larval form of the members of this family, but while several languages have their own terms for the adult, there is no widely used word for them in English. Very rarely, the adults are called "antlion lacewings".
Spotted on Dec 22, 2012
Submitted on Dec 23, 2012
9 Comments
nice spotting !!
and thanks Diane for the confirmation...
thanks martini... and a very happy new year to you...
Nice critter Pam. It is indeed an antlion and they belong in the order neuroptera (nerve -wings) Neuroptera include the lacewings, mantis lacewings http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/819... owlflies with long antennae http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/104... and antlions. They are all here http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...
thanks to Luis for the ID...
Guess what pamsai, I really think this is an antlion !
me too, Diane!
This is so strange. I'm very curious as to what this is.
anyone have any idea what this strange creature might be? It was thin and maybe 2 inches long.