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LacewingMAP:   17496
Province:   Northern Cape
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   3022CA
Observer:   Tippett RM
Date of record:   2020-11-14
Number of photos:   1
Notes:   This looks like something new to me.
Last updated:   2021-01-11 17:58:11
Sp. code:   327840
Species name:   Cueta sp.
Common name:  
Family:   Myrmeleontidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:  
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=LacewingMAP-17496
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 17496 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Mervyn Mansell
Comment:   An undescribed species of Cueta that is common and widespread in the drier western parts of SA. Sometimes comes to light in large numbers. Distinguished from other Cueta species by the characteristic wing markings. All Cueta larvae are very similar and characterized by the pink colour. Pits are always built in the open in direct sun. During the heat of the day, they burrow downwards, but are nonetheless able to withstand very high temperatures.
Date:   2021-01-11 17:58:11
Species name:   Cueta sp.
Species code:   327840

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