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Antlion (adult)
Stanley Jones

Antlion (adult)

Antlion (Myrmeleontidae) adult
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Habitat
On a building wall. Gulf Prairies and Marshes vegatational area. Dense Tamaulipan scrub surrounded by either crop land or coastal prairie and marsh at ca. 4 m (13 ft) elevation.
Location
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, Cameron County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
April 2017
Equipment used
Canon
Kits
A gorgeous close up of this delicate creature, Stanley.
 
B
an amazing insect, Stanley!! superb, detailed photo, love those transparent wings, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
KC Foggin
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What a strange name for this creature and that is a beautiful and well detailed image Stanley!
 
Doc Duck
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So now I realize I only knew about the larvae before. Didn't realize they were winged in their adult phase. Quite beautiful too. Many thanks for sharing |=)|
 
delia todd
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"Antlion" .... what an amazing name to be given.

A super picture you've taken of this rather beautiful insect - wonderful work my friend.
 

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