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Ascaloptynx appendiculata

ID Tentative.
I had a wonderful visitor at the porchlights this morning. It perched on the dogs' Nylabone (starting to think this isn't coincidence that insects like it). At a disturbed forest edge.

Ascaloptynx appendiculata ID Tentative.<br /> I had a wonderful visitor at the porchlights this morning. It perched on the dogs' Nylabone (starting to think this isn't coincidence that insects like it). At a disturbed forest edge.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115526/ascaloptynx_appendiculata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115527/ascaloptynx_appendiculata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115528/ascaloptynx_appendiculata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115529/ascaloptynx_appendiculata.html Ascaloptynx appendiculata,Geotagged,Spring,United States

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Ascaloptynx appendiculata ID Tentative.<br /> I had a wonderful visitor at the porchlights this morning. It perched on the dogs' Nylabone (starting to think this isn't coincidence that insects like it). At a disturbed forest edge.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115525/ascaloptynx_appendiculata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115527/ascaloptynx_appendiculata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115526/ascaloptynx_appendiculata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/115529/ascaloptynx_appendiculata.html Ascaloptynx appendiculata,Geotagged,Spring,United States

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    I think I'm confused...what do antlion pits have to do with owlflies? Do they have some sort of relationship?

    Owlfly larvae don't dig pits...So, it sounds like you have antlion larvae around your porch, like you said. Owfly larvae are much more difficult to find.     Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      I'm a goob and got my wires crossed this morning *cries* Posted 4 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Eh, it can happen to anyone! They are so easily confused. I thought I was missing something. Posted 4 years ago

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The Ascaloptynx appendiculata

''Ascaloptynx appendiculata'' is a species of owlfly in the family Ascalaphidae. It is found in Central America and North America.

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Similar species: Net-winged Insects
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded May 24, 2021. Captured May 24, 2021 06:28 in 227 Oakman Rd NE, Oakman, GA 30732, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/20.0
  • 1/41s
  • ISO1250
  • 100mm