Neuroptera Collection

Spoonwing / Thread-winged antlion (Nemoptera bipennis) on flower, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain. June

Green lacewing (Abachrysa eureka) in flight, , Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA Controlled conditions. May

Spoonwing / Thread-winged antlion (Nemoptera bipennis) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain. July

Owlfly / Butterly lion / Ascalaphid (Libelloides longicornis) Stenje region, Lake Macro Prespa, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Spoonwinged lacewing (Nemoptera bipennis) resting on a flower, Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, Madrid, Spain. June

INDO 20-07 56
Debris-carrying Lacewing larvae - being attacked by Asian Weaver Ant, Oecophylla smaragdina, on stem - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

INDO 20-07 55
Debris-carrying Lacewing larvae - being attacked by Asian Weaver Ant, Oecophylla smaragdina, on stem - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

Curtis British Entomology Plate 528
Neuroptera: Coniopteryx psociformis = Conwentzia psociformis [Plant: Trifolium glomeratum (Round-headed Trefoil)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 520
Neuroptera: Chrysopa abbreviata (Short-winged Green Lacewing, Golden-eye) [Plant: Leymus arenarius (Elymus arenarius, Upright Sea Lime-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 202
Neuroptera: Hemerobius fimbriatus (Hemerobiidae: Bordered Brown Lacewing), = Megalomus hirtus (Linn.). [Plant: Prunella vulgaris (Self-heal)] Date: 1824-39

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Antlion (Myrmelentidae) on piece of wood, Patras area, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Owlfly (Libelloides coccajus) on grass, Queyras Natural Park, France, May 2009

Owlfly sulphur (Libelloides coccajus) on flower, near Gavarnie, Pyrenees National Park, France, June

Ant Lion {Myrmeleontidae} adult head close up, Texas, USA

Antlion. View of the upper side of a Palparellus voeltzkowi antlion (family Myrmeleontidae) with its wings spread. This specimen was found in Madagascar and has a wingspan of 6cm

Picture No. 11808326
Sub adult female of owly sulphur (Libelloides coccajus) during metamorphosis in early morning, Piedmont, Italy Date:

Stucco formation engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Black and white illustration of Lacewing (Neuroptera)

Spoonwing, lacewing -Nemoptera sinuata-, near Lake Kerkini, Greece, Europe

Owlfly -Libelloides sp-, Lycia, Turkey

Diurnal Owlfly -Libelloides macaronius-, open wing position, Palaiokastro, Serres, Macedonia, Greece

Ascalaphid -Libelloides macaronius-, resting on a blade of grass, Hackelsberg nature reserve, Winden am See, Burgenland, Austria

Spoonwing Lacewing -Nemeura gracilis-, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Spoonwing Lacewing (Nemoptera sinuata) adult, feeding on achillea flowers, Bulgaria, June

Spoonwing Lacewing (Nemoptera sinuata) three adults, feeding on achillea flowers, Bulgaria, June

Giant Lacewing, Osmylus fulvicephalus, flying insect on branch

Green lacewing on nettle flowers
Green lacewing (Chrysopa perla) on nettle (Urtica sp.) flowers. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in June

Lacewing eggs C018 / 5857
Lacewing eggs. Cluster of eggs laid by a lacewing (order Neuroptera) attached to a seedhead. Lacewings lay their eggs on the tips of long silken stalks to disguise them

Brown lacewing (Micromus angulatus) on a plant. Brown lacewings (family Hemerobiidae) are predatory, especially on aphids, both as larvae and adults. Photographed in Zagan, Poland

Owly sulphur owlfly. View of the upper and lower sides of an owly sulphur (Libelloides coccajus) owlfly with its wings spread

Green lacewing C016 / 4760
Green lacewing (Chrysopa sp.) on a plant stem. Photographed in the UK

Antlion on a plant C016 / 4743
Antlion on a plant. Antlions (family Myrmeleontidae) are flying insects that belong to the same family as lacewings. Their larvae are voracious predators of ants

Lacewing larva in amber
Lacewing larva preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Lacewing in amber
Lacewings from the order Neuroptera are gauzy-winged insects, and seen here preserved inside Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Owl Fly / Long-horned Antlion - resting during day showing characteristic long clubbed antennae - Hawk flying insect
ASW-4874 Owl Fly / Long-horned Antlion - resting during day showing characteristic long clubbed antennae - Hawk flying insect prey at dusk Grahamstown - Eastern Cape - South Africa Proctarrelabis sp

Green Lacewing (Chrysopa pallens) adult, resting on heather, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England, july

Green Lacewing (Chrysopa sp. ) stalked eggs, deposited on leaf, Italy, may
Green Lacewing (Chrysopa sp.) stalked eggs, deposited on leaf, Italy, may

Mantispid lacewing (Family Mantispidae) on the bark of a tree in a rainforest. Mantispids are so- called because they superficially resemble praying mantids

Green lacewing larva (Chrysoperla carnea). The green lacewing larva preys on aphids, sucking out their bodily fluids with its hollow mandibles (right)

Ascalaphid
An Ascalaphid (Libelloides coccajus) in grassland in Dordogne, France

An Ascalaphid (Libelloides coccajus) settled in grassland, Dordogne, France
ROG-13148 An Ascalaphid - settled in grassland Dordogne, France Libelloides coccajus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Neuroptera, also known as spoonwings or thread-winged antlions, are fascinating insects found in various parts of the world. One such species is the Nemoptera bipennis, commonly known as the spoonwing or thread-winged antlion. In a beautiful display of nature's wonders, this delicate creature can be seen perched on a vibrant flower in Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. Another mesmerizing member of the green lacewing (Abachrysa eureka), captured mid-flight in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA under controlled conditions. Its graceful movements and intricate wings make it a sight to behold. Venturing into Lake Macro Prespa's Stenje region brings us face to face with another captivating neuropteran - the owlfly or butterfly lion (Libelloides longicornis). With its elongated body and enchanting patterns on its wings, this insect adds an air of mystique to its surroundings. The spoonwinged lacewing (Nemoptera bipennis) takes a momentary rest on a delicate flower in Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, Madrid, Spain. The warm hues of June enhance its ethereal beauty and highlight the intricate details that make it truly unique. These stunning images capture just some examples from within the vast family Neuroptera. From IND0 20-07 56 to Curtis British Entomology Plate 202 and beyond - each photograph showcases different species within this diverse group. Whether it's an antlion perched upon a piece of wood in Greece or an owlfly gracefully resting on grass blades in Queyras Natural Park, France - these creatures never fail to captivate our imagination. As we delve deeper into understanding these remarkable insects' behavior and ecological roles they play within their respective habitats; let us appreciate their fragile existence and strive towards preserving their natural environments for future generations to marvel at.