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16110 |
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North-East Province |
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Botswana |
Locus: |
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2127BA |
Observer: |
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du Plessis D |
Date of record: |
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2019-05-14 |
Number of photos: |
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1 |
Notes: |
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Buildings and Eastern Botswana Mixed Mopane Bushveld (Acacia tortilis woodland). In silt under carcasses. |
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Identification pending |
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Nemopteridae |
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ADU-UCT |
Record URL: |
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https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=-16110 |
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Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:
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Comment number: |
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1 |
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Mervyn Mansell |
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This is a fantastic observation! The larva is that of a thread-winged lacewing (Family Nemopteridae, Subfamily Crocinae), probably of the genus Laurhervasia. These unique long-necked larvae usually live in small caves and under rock overhangs, or tree holes. They are sometimes synanthropic (living in man-made structures). So, to find them living under the shelter of a carcass is something quite unique. It also shows how they can expand into areas where there are no rocky areas. If you have any live specimens I would love to rear them to see what species they are. But I am fairly certain that they are Laurhervasia setacea. Our most common and widespread species! |
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2019-05-18 11:14:45 |
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0 |
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