Palpares libelluloides - not fully grown individual

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:02 am

A small one compared with adults.

Interstingly, I didn't notice pterostigma on adult ones but on this young individual it is nicely visible. (see #3)
Also, it still hasn't brown marks on the wings.
Adult Antlion - links:
Palpares libelluloides (Antlion)
Palpares libelluloides - Antlion
Find the Antlion!

Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Date/time original 22.06.2007 13:56:01
Shutter speed value 1/250 s
Aperture value f/6.3
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm

Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Date/time original 22.06.2007 14:01:31
Shutter speed value 1/125 s
Aperture value f/7.1
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm

Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Date/time original 22.06.2007 14:02:22
Shutter speed value 1/400 s
Aperture value f/7.1
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm

jmlphoto · Post by **jmlphoto** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:25 am

great series, so what exactly is it. sure is weird

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:37 am

Thanks Jordan.

Antlions are a family of insects in the order Neuroptera, classified as Myrmeleontidae (sometimes spelled as Myrmeleonidae), from the Greek "myrmex", meaning "ant", and "leo(n)", meaning "lion". Strictly speaking the term antlion applies to the larval form of the members of this family. Antlions are worldwide in distribution, most common in arid and sandy habitats, and can be fairly small to very large (wingspan range of 2-15 cm). Antlions are omnivorous. The antlion larvae eat ants and other insects, while the adult antlion eats pollen and nectar.
-(Wikipedia)

cactuspic · Post by **cactuspic** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:48 am

That is one unusual inset. Good series Nikola.

Irwin

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 4:00 pm

Very nice photos Nikola. I like the hairs on the plant in picture 2. they look like little hooks

Interesting creatures!

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:28 pm

Thanks Irwin and Doug.

beetleman wrote:... I like the hairs on the plant in picture 2. they look like little hooks ...

Not pleasant feeling holding it in hand but they do not prod.

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:31 pm

Nice shots Nikola. As Doug pointed out, you really got some nice details on that plant stem.

JoanYoung · Post by **JoanYoung** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:33 pm

Great shots Nikola especiallty #3

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 5:05 am

Thanks folks.

Would try to find a larval form next season.