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Euroleon nostras One of only two species of Antlion we have in the Netherlands Antlion,Euroleon nostras,Myrmeleontidae,Neuroptera,nl: Gevlekte mierenleeuw Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Euroleon nostras

One of only two species of Antlion we have in the Netherlands

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    I've never seen it, wonderful species and photo. What's the 2nd species? Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Pudding4brains's profile
      Pudding4brains
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      Hi Ferdy, that is Myrmeleon formicarius - I used to have a few images of that, but don't know where these are now. Will try and get new ones next year :o)
      https://waarneming.nl/familie/view/10763       Posted 7 years ago

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The Euroleon nostras

''Euroleon nostras'' is a species of antlion found over most of Europe. The scientific name can be translated as "our European [ant] lion". Adults resemble dragonflies or damselflies and may reach up to 30 mm long, with a wingspan of 70 mm. The larvae prey on ants and other small creatures and require dry sandy soil in which to dig their pitfall traps.

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Uploaded Nov 11, 2017.
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