Ascalaphidae

Ascalaphidae is a family of insects in the order Neuroptera, commonly called owlflies; there are some 450 extant species. They are fast-flying crepuscular or diurnal predators of other flying insects, and have large bulging eyes and strongly knobbed antennae. The larvae are ambush predators; some of them make use of self-decoration camouflage.

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Libelloides is a genus of owlflies belonging to the subfamily Ascalaphinae. The species of this genus are present in most of Europe. They inhabit dry meadows or dry coniferous forests.

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species of insect

species of insect

species of insect

species of insect

Cordulecerus is a genus of owlflies, neuropteran insects in the subfamily Ascalaphinae. Species are found in Central and South America.

Ululodes is a genus of owlflies in the tribe Ululodini. There are at least 27 described species in Ululodes. ==Characteristics== Ululodes is characterized by wings that are yellow to red in color, and very dark and visible veins. They have two antennae that are around in length. The rest of the body is yellow in color as well, although some variations have observed a dark brown color.