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LacewingMAP:
17945
Province:
Western Cape
Country:
South Africa
Locus:
3319CD
Observer:
Daniel Karis
Date of record:
2021-03-18
Number of photos:
3
Notes:
Last updated:
2021-03-22 15:55:12
Sp. code:
327700
Species name:
Creoleon sp.
Common name:
Family:
Myrmeleontidae
Record status:
ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:
Institution:
ADU-UCT
Record URL:
https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=LacewingMAP-17945
Links:
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Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:
Comment number:
1
By:
Mervyn Mansell
Comment:
Looks like a Creoleon, it shows the characteristic resting pose of a Creoleon, with wings wrapping over the midline. Species of this genus are usually encountered in open grassy areas where they rest on grass stems and are very well camouflaged.
Date:
2021-03-22 15:55:12
Species name:
Creoleon sp.
Species code:
327700
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