Atlas of African Neuroptera and Megaloptera

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LacewingMAP:   15507
Province:   Free State
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   2926AA
Observer:   du Plessis D
Date of record:   2014-12-10
Number of photos:   2
Notes:   Indoors
Last updated:   2020-12-03 13:24:43
Sp. code:   329080
Species name:   Neuroleon guttatus
Common name:  
Family:   Myrmeleontidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Neuroleon
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=LacewingMAP-15507
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 15507 - photo: 1
VM-number: 15507 - photo: 2

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Mervyn Mansell
Comment:   This species is widespread in the northern parts of SA, and extends to Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Madagascar It is characterized by the distinct spots in the forewings. Most specimens have been taken at light. Larvae live concealed in dust in rock crevices and are “sit and wait predators”, which do not actively pursue their prey.
Date:   2018-11-12 18:15:14
Species name:   Neuroleon guttatus
Species code:   329080

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