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Haplogenius appendiculatus
Owlflies are dragonfly-like insects with large bulging eyes and long knobbed antennae. They are neuropterans in the family Ascalaphidae; they are only distantly related to the true flies, and even more distant from the dragonflies and damselflies. Contrary to the name, they are not true flies (Order Diptera), but belong to an order of carnivorous insects that have four net-veined wings and mouthparts adapted for chewing. Owlflies are closely related to lacewings and ant lions (note the similarities in wing structure on adults).
not sure of the species
Spotted on Jul 24, 2013
Submitted on Jul 24, 2013
4 Comments
Thats where this guy was!
have you tried the porch light? Leave it on and then check at about 3 in the morning. You might see a few insects and moths.
Very different - I never knew they existed
unique!!