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Photo#10393
Devious Cat - Dendroleon obsoletus

Devious Cat - Dendroleon obsoletus
Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA
Size: 1- 1 1/2"
Somewhere hidden in this picture of a scheming cat there's an insect. Found at night during the summer.

#10393 Identification (confirmed) -- Dendroleon obsoletus
Yes, this is the antlion Dendroleon obsoletus (Say, 1839).

Likely Dendroleon obsoletus
This might be one antlion with a distinctive pattern. Salsbury, Insects in Kansas, (1) has on p. 158, a photo of Spottwinged Antlion, Dendroleon obsoletus. Reference says "this is the only antlion in the state with large black or brownish-black circular spots, blotches,or bars, in otherwise clear wings." The photo in that reference is virtually a precise match for yours.

The species appears to be widespread. A Google search shows it in NC, Vermont, etc. Neuroptera of Florida lists it as widespread in east, including New England.

Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina

 
Correcto mundo!
What a great image! We've been looking for an image of this species for our field guide. Bruce, please contact me at bugeric@webtv.net. Thanks.

 
Moved to guide
Moved to guide for Dendroleon obsoletus.
Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina

Neat
An antlion of some sort.

 
ID
Thanks, folks!
Bruce Kahn

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