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Can someone tell me who is this guy? I have never seen anything like this before. Pay attention to the eyes of this insect, are 4 in total, two normal, like a butterfly, and two facing downwards.
Spotted on Nov 26, 2011
Submitted on Nov 26, 2011
11 Comments
I shared it on my facebook page because it is a great insect find. Congrats! Your Owlfly is so cool!
Thanks Kristal, I also believe that it is a Neuroptera. But which species would be this? Has anyone seen something similar before?
Yep, definitely owlfly (Neuroptera: Ascalaphidae: subfamily Ascalaphinae). The divided eyes are a characteristic distinct to this subfamily. If I can figure it out more specifically I'll let you know.
Kristal! Wow! I first thought it was a dragonfly, then a moth, then I didn't know what. You are SPOT on! Great ID job.
Looks like it could be an owl fly (Neuroptera: family Ascalaphidae) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owlfly.
Maybe this is why there r so many Tinker Bell fans here in the USA. It certainly fits the part! HA! She looks like a Queen!
The missing link of the insect world! A candidate for Enigmatic Spotting of the Day ;-)
Is it some type of clear wing moth?
What is that thing?!
Wow!
Wonderful find!