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Mantisfly (Campion tenuistrigus) Half lacewing half mantis. About 10mm long.<br /> Typically starry blue eyes, raptorial forelegs, triangular head, elongated prothorax.<br /> Exploring a broad-leafed acacia in a local nature reserve.(Glenfern Valley)<br /> Good visual match with the CSIRO &#039;What Bug Is That&#039; link. <br /> Distribution seems to be over all of mainland Australia. <br /> Other names might be... &#039;Mantispa tenuistriga&#039;, &#039;Mantispa platycephala&#039;, &#039;Mantispilla rubicunda&#039;. Australia,Campion tenuistrigus,Geotagged,Mantispidae,Neuroptera,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Mantisfly (Campion tenuistrigus)

Half lacewing half mantis. About 10mm long.
Typically starry blue eyes, raptorial forelegs, triangular head, elongated prothorax.
Exploring a broad-leafed acacia in a local nature reserve.(Glenfern Valley)
Good visual match with the CSIRO 'What Bug Is That' link.
Distribution seems to be over all of mainland Australia.
Other names might be... 'Mantispa tenuistriga', 'Mantispa platycephala', 'Mantispilla rubicunda'.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    I don't know what to say, it literally seems like two species stitched together. Bizarre! Posted 9 years ago
  2. View Jivko Nakev's profile
    Jivko Nakev
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    Amazing insect! And photo!
    We should concentrate more on Neuroptera insects! From about 6000 species we have only 11 here.     Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago
    1. View RMFelix's profile
      RMFelix
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      Yep, indeed! Cheers* Posted 9 years ago
  4. View RMFelix's profile
    RMFelix
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    Great!! Cheers* Posted 9 years ago

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The Campion tenuistrigus

Campion tenuistrigus is a net-winged insects with an appearance that is part mantis, part lacewing.

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Similar species: Net-winged Insects
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 6, 2016. Captured Nov 25, 2014 01:11 in 175-191 Glenfern Rd, Upwey VIC 3158, Australia.
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  • ISO100
  • 8.89mm