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Brown Mantidfly

Posted by June 22nd, 2006 at 12:00 am

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Neuropterans: Lacewings, Antlions, and Owlflies

Part wasp / part mantis?
Bugman,
I Came across this insect two days ago in Howell, MI and have no idea what it is. I’ve enclosed two pictures of it. The first is the best view of what it looks like, the second gives a better look at its wings.
Thanks,
Lee Mitnick
(And thanks for a great site.)

mantispid lee Brown Mantidfly

Hi Lee,
What a nice image of a Brown Mantidfly, Climaciella brunnea, one of the Neuropterans or Nerve Winged Insects. Adults and larvae are both predatory.

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