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LacewingMAP:   17151
Province:   Northern Cape
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   3021DB
Observer:   Tippett RM
Date of record:   2019-11-16
Number of photos:   3
Notes:   Found on a rocky koppie.
Last updated:   2021-02-24 15:42:49
Sp. code:   321860
Species name:   Proctolyra varii
Common name:   Owlfly
Family:   Ascalaphidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:  
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=LacewingMAP-17151
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 17151 - photo: 1
VM-number: 17151 - photo: 2
VM-number: 17151 - photo: 3

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Mervyn Mansell
Comment:   This species appears to be a Northern Cape endemic. Known from Kalahari Gemsbok Park, Tswalu, Vanzylsrus, with one record from the Western Cape. The males are characterized by long. lyrate ectoprocts - hence the name "Proctolyra" Larvae live upside down in hollows under stones and seem to be able to endure intense heat.
Date:   2021-02-24 15:42:49
Species name:   Proctolyra varii -- Owlfly
Species code:   321860

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