Owlfly (Ascalaphidae) in Sumatra
Hey Beauty of Creativity lovers! Today I found a beautiful insect. At first glance, it looks like a dragonfly. But this one isn't a dragonfly, it's an owlfly.
In entomology, it is classified into the family Ascalaphidae, a member of the order Neuroptera, not the order Odonata (Dragonfly and Damselfly). The scientific name Ascalaphidae was first described by the French entomologist, Jules Pierre Rambur, in 1842.
The owlfly has large, bulging copper-brown eyes, and strongly knobbed antennae—this physical trait distinguishes it from dragonflies. The thorax, back, and abdomen are light brown, and there is a black and white stripe on the abdomen. In my area, owlflies are rare. This is the first time I have seen an owlfly.
| Camera | Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC |
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| Lens | External Macro Lensbong 35mm |
| Category | Animal Photography |
| Processed | Adobe Lightroom |
| Location | Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Sumatra |
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very interesting and clear photo, I will try to be like your post, greetings friends
Thank you for your compliment. I think you can do better than me :)
nice photo brother Kamaruz
Thank you
Radarnya panjang yaaa capung Sumatra
@ranesa70 bukan capung Teh, tapi owlfly. DiIndonesiakan jadi lalat burung hantu :D