Atlas of African Neuroptera and Megaloptera

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LacewingMAP:   10106
Province:   KwaZulu-Natal
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   2930DB
Observer:   Dickinson R
Date of record:   2014-01-04
Number of photos:   1
Notes:  
Last updated:   2020-12-03 13:24:43
Sp. code:   321060
Species name:   Proctarrelabis sp.
Common name:  
Family:   Ascalaphidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:  
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=LacewingMAP-10106
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 10106 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Mervyn Mansell
Comment:   This is a female in typical pose, probably emitting pheromones. Unfortunately cannot be sure of the species, although it is probably P. involvens. This species is widespread in eastern and northern South Africa, from Grahamstown to northern KZN, extending to Gauteng (Pretoria) and into Zimbabwe. The well camouflaged larvae live on branches, where they are “sit and wait” predators.
Date:   2017-04-09 12:40:44
Species name:   Proctarrelabis sp.
Species code:   321060

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