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LacewingMAP:
17144
Province:
Northern Cape
Country:
South Africa
Locus:
3022CA
Observer:
Tippett RM
Date of record:
2020-09-02
Number of photos:
2
Notes:
Last updated:
2021-02-23 10:14:25
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-17144
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Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:
Comment number:
1
By:
Mervyn Mansell
Comment:
This owlfly occurs from Namibia, into SA, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape. Characterized by the wing markings and setal tufts on the abdomen. Biology and larvae unknown. A rather rare species, not frequently encountered.
Date:
2021-02-23 10:14:25
Species name:
Neomelambrotus striatus
-- Owlfly
Species code:
321720
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