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(Eastern) Spotted-winged Antlion (Dendroleon obsoletus)
Photo#10393
Copyright © 2005
Bruce Kahn
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.
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Contributed by
Bruce Kahn
on 27 January, 2005 - 6:54pm
Last updated 31 December, 2005 - 10:07am
#10393 Identification (confirmed) -- Dendroleon obsoletus
Yes, this is the antlion Dendroleon obsoletus (Say, 1839).
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John D. Oswald
, 18 August, 2006 - 3:17pm
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Likely Dendroleon obsoletus
This
might
be one antlion with a distinctive pattern. Salsbury, Insects in Kansas,
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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
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Cotinis
, 28 January, 2005 - 7:23am
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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.
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Eric R. Eaton
, 31 January, 2005 - 2:47pm
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Moved to guide
Moved to guide for
Dendroleon obsoletus
.
Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina
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Cotinis
, 31 December, 2005 - 10:06am
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Neat
An antlion of some sort.
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Troy Bartlett
, 27 January, 2005 - 7:48pm
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ID
Thanks, folks!
Bruce Kahn
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Bruce Kahn
, 28 January, 2005 - 8:55am
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