Antlion (Palpares libelluloides)
Palpares libelluloides has a relatively large wingspan (about 50–60 mms). The very broad wings are mottled dark brown. The males can be recognized by their long, delicate genital appendages. The day-and night-active imagos can be observed from May to September. The species is widespread in the Mediterranean regions and is mainly present in Albania, Belgium. Bulgaria, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Romania and Spain. It can be found in thickets and rocky slopes up to about 1000 meters above sea level.
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Location: Viterbo, Lazio, central italy
Photo credit: © Paul Harris / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
Keywords: antlion, lebelluloides, palpares
