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Mystery Bug

12 years ago

I've tried and tried to log on to the Insect Forum and can't do so.

I found this interesting bug, about 3"-4" long, on the top of the door frame area of the well house. It has what looks like a dragonfly or damselfly's body, but it's got those long, straight 'antennae' thingies that dragonflies don't have. Maybe it's a moth? If so, it's most unusual! I think it's pretty -

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Sherry

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ericwi
12 years ago
I have never seen anything like your insect. Its a great photo. I will keep checking back in to see if anyone knows what this is.
tomatoworm59
12 years ago
Ant lion [adult]. Ant lions are actually a species of lacewing.
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catherinet
12 years ago
An antlion? Its beautiful!

Here is a link that might be useful: antlion
catherinet
12 years ago
oops TomatoWorm......we were posting at the same time! I love my Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders!
MissSherry
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks all!

I thought it might be some type of lacewing.

Sherry

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