Libelloides hispanicus

Libelloides hispanicus

The Libelloides are a genus of insects of the family Ascalaphidae, belonging to the order Neuroptera. They have nothing to do with dragonflies, despite its name and appearance, or with butterflies. They are absolutely harmless to humans and feed on other insects that deftly capture and voracity help of its powerful flight. The Libelloides hispanicus flies in flowering meadows, often near wooded areas during the spring and summer.
Libelloides hispanicus Libelloides hispanicus, female upon Agrostis truncatula. Libelloides hispanicus

Appearance

The Libelloides hispanicus presents a black body with bright yellow spots on the head, chest and legs; in general, it is covered with a black hairiness. The antennas are very long, angled and with finished maces. Forewings are almost with all hyaline cells, whereas later are dark, especially in the distal region, with white bands. Strong ribs are always clearly visible. Reaches 5 centimeters in size.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderNeuroptera
FamilyAscalaphidae
GenusLibelloides
SpeciesLibelloides hispanicus
Photographed in
Portugal