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Owlfly Owlflies look a lot like dragonflies, but with long, clubbed antennae and large, bulging eyes. Look for them in summertime dusks and evenings Ascalaphidae,Geotagged,Oman,Owlfly Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Owlfly

Owlflies look a lot like dragonflies, but with long, clubbed antennae and large, bulging eyes. Look for them in summertime dusks and evenings

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
    Lion
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    This is an amazing photo!

    We can't create a species record with only the family name 'Ascalaphidae' though. Sorry! Feel free to submit a new request if you know the genus and species.     Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
  2. View Abo Elias's profile
    Abo Elias
    Giant Tortoise
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    Owlfly
    Owlfly, (family Ascalaphidae), any of a group of insects (order Neuroptera) that are frequently mistaken for dragonflies because of their slender bodies and long membranous wings. The adults are found mainly in the tropics but are quite common and Owlflies are distinguished from dragonflies by the way in which they fold their wings over the body at rest and by their heavy, clubbed antennae. The larva camouflages itself with debris or hides beneath bark to await prey.     Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
  3. View Abo Elias's profile
    Abo Elias
    Giant Tortoise
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    Owlfly
    Owlfly, (family Ascalaphidae)     Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
    1. View Jivko Nakev's profile
      Jivko Nakev
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      Hi, a beautiful macro photo! In order to create a species record in JungleDragon, we need to know the binominal scientific name of the species. The family or even only the genus name is not enough. As far as I am informed in your area - the Arabian Peninsula - there are a couple of sawflies recorded (Ascalaphus festivus, Deleproctophylla variegata, Stylascalaphus krueperi, Bubopsis andromache, Bubopsis hamata and some other). Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago

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Uploaded Jan 28, 2020. Captured in Ar Rubat St, Salalah, Oman.
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