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LacewingMAP:   15400
Province:   Northern Cape
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   3024DC
Observer:   FERREIRA P C; Marisca
Date of record:   2018-09-03
Number of photos:   1
Notes:   in my kitchen
Last updated:   2020-12-03 13:24:43
Sp. code:   321720
Species name:   Neomelambrotus striatus
Common name:   Owlfly
Family:   Ascalaphidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:  
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=LacewingMAP-15400
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 15400 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Mervyn Mansell
Comment:   This species occurs from Namibia, into SA, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape. It inhabits the drier regions of South Africa. Characterized by the wing markings and setal tufts on the abdomen. Also the beautiful abdominal patterns. Biology and larvae unknown.
Date:   2018-09-03 17:43:42
Species name:   Neomelambrotus striatus -- Owlfly
Species code:   321720

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