| Comment number: |
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1 |
| By: |
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Mervyn Mansell |
| Comment: |
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This is a species of Tmesibasis, possibly T. lacerata. This beautiful owlfly species is widespread in southern Africa, extending to the DRC in the north. Also most SA provinces, except the Cape provinces. The beautifully patterned enhance its crypsis when at rest. Eggs are laid in batches on branches and twigs and the larvae live exposed, albeit well camouflaged, and are known as "sit-and-wait or ambush predators. |
| Date: |
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2021-09-10 12:32:02 |
| Species name: |
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Tmesibasis sp. |
| Species code: |
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321920 |
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