Ascalaphidae
Pronunciation: [Aska⋅LAFF·i·dee]
Common Name: Owlflies
Description: Adults resemble dragonflies, but have long antennae with an abrupt knob at the end. Predatory larvae resemble antlions, but do not dig a pit.
Spot ID Key Characters:
- Long antennae – knobbed at tip
- Head clothed with long hairs
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Order: Neuroptera
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